Prosecutors: Mob kills 4 in central Mexico for alleged theft
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Prosecutors in the central Mexico state of Puebla say they are investigating the alleged vigilante killings of four people.
In a statement Sunday, the office says that on Saturday several people allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle in the town of Tlacotepec, but were thwarted by residents.
Authorities say a mob captured six people suspected of being involved and beat them. One was killed at the scene and three died later at a hospital. Two more were injured.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Such killings occur occasionally in Mexico, especially in rural areas where residents have little faith in the criminal justice system and take matters into their own hands.