Arizona man shot dead after killing dentist over dental dispute

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 17:20 · Archive

A 30-year-old Arizona man was killed by Mexican authorities after allegedly shooting his dentist over a dental disagreement.

A 30-year-old U.S. citizen, Ernesto Rascón, was killed by Mexican authorities during a warrant execution on an unspecified date after allegedly shooting his dentist, 42-year-old Amed de Jesús Preciado Hernández, on 15 October in Nogales, Sonora.

According to authorities, Rascón arrived at a dental office in an agitated state demanding to be seen without an appointment. When the dentist refused, Rascón left and waited in the parking lot. Security camera footage shows him stalking Hernández to his white truck and shooting into the open driver's door multiple times. Authorities allege Rascón blamed the dentist for leaving a tooth loose.

When Mexican Criminal Investigation Ministerial Agency officers and security forces attempted to serve a warrant at a home in the Ejidal 2 neighborhood in Agua Prieta, Rascón opened fire on them. Officers returned fire, killing him. Two officers were injured—one sustaining a head graze wound and another suffering a left leg injury. Both were treated and released. Mexican authorities coordinated with U.S. consular officials as the investigation concluded.

How it is being reported

• Terrifying moment dentist is shot to death by furious patient whose loose tooth sent him into a murderous rageErnesto Rascón, 30, allegedly gun down his dentist, 42-year-old Amed de Jesús Preciado Hernández, on October 15 in Nogales, Mexico.Daily Mail · 20 Oct, 17:04
• Horrifying moment gunman executes his own dentist over petty fight before wild shootout with copsA 30-year-old Arizona man wanted in the fatal shooting of a dentist in Nogales was killed.New York Post · 20 Oct, 16:05

In this story: Ernesto Rascón · Amed de Jesús Preciado Hernández · Nogales · Agua Prieta · Arizona

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