Teen Arrested in Year-Old Killing of La Ceiba Merchant
Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 12, 2026 · Originally reported July 12, 2026 by HCH
Police arrested a 16-year-old accused in the September 2025 shooting death of 66-year-old merchant Ada Díaz in La Ceiba; authorities say the killing may have stemmed from mistaken identity, with the victim allegedly confused for a rival gang informant.
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