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Woman shot, killed in front of her daughter outside Juárez OXXO
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Gabrielle Lopez , KVIA ABC-7
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) -- A woman was shot and killed in front of her daughter while leaving an OXXO convenience store in Juarez last Wednesday. Days before her death, she posted videos saying she feared for her life. The victim was identified as 31-year-old Zaira Viridiana Beltrán. A ph...
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Key takeaway The victim was identified as 31-year-old Zaira Viridiana Beltrán.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The tragic shooting of Zaira Viridiana Beltrán in front of her daughter outside a Juárez OXXO convenience store raises concerns about the safety of El Paso's sister city. As a major retail chain with a presence on both sides of the border, OXXO's locations are frequented by residents and visitors alike, including those from El Paso. The fact that Beltrán expressed fears for her life just days before her death suggests a broader issue with violence and intimidation in the area. El Pasoans who regularly cross into Juárez for shopping or visiting family may be worried about their own safety in the wake of this incident. The response of Mexican authorities, including the Mexican National Guard, will be closely watched to see how they address the security concerns in the Segunda Burócrata neighborhood and other areas popular with El Paso visitors.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) -- A woman was shot and killed in front of her daughter while leaving an OXXO convenience store in Juarez last Wednesday. Days before her death, she posted videos saying she feared for her life. The victim was identified as 31-year-old Zaira Viridiana Beltrán. A ph...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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