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POLICE AND MILITARY DEATH SQUADS KILLED 36 IN EL SALVADOR
Source: Associated Press
Jun 21, 6:29 PM EDT
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) -- Federala
Prosecutor Walter Ruiz said Wednesday that arrest warrants were issued for the government agents and nearly three dozen civilians who allegedly participated in the killings. The suspects also allegedly robbed banks.
The killings occurred between 2014 and 2016. Some victims were alleged gang members while other killings appeared to be contract hits.
National Civil Police Director Howard Cotto says the squads began killing gang members, but branched out to make money.
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