Photojournalist murdered in Mexico near US border — officials

Ciudad Juárez, Mexico: A Mexican photojournalist was shot and killed Thursday in Ciudad Juarez bordering the United States, authorities said, in the latest spasm of violence against members of Mexico's media.

Ismael Villagomez Tapia, a photographer for El Heraldo de Juarez newspaper who also gave lifts to people through a rideshare platform, was found shot in the face in a residential area of the city, which has been plagued by violence linked to organized crime.