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It does not appear, from first reports, that the murder was related to his profession, nonetheless he died a hero........
At dawn today, Rosarito Beach Journalist Luciano Rivera was killed by gunfire, according to the Public Security Directorate of that municipality.
The events transpired inside the bar La Antigua, located in the center of town around 1:40 in the morning; According to the first reports, it occurred when the young reporter entered the bathroom and according to witnesses was assaulted after he defended a woman who was harassed by the alleged murderers.
By the time the Red Cross paramedics arrived, Rivera had died. The reporter participated in various tasks of the CNR Channel 54 of Playas de Rosarito.