Police helicopter gunfire in Matamoros kills 7-year-old US girl Aranza
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A heartbreaking mistake in Matamoros, Mexico, led to a seven-year-old US girl, Aranza, losing her life when a police helicopter opened fire on her family's pickup truck.
The family tried to signal they were just civilians, but the officers, responding to an alleged ground attack during the roadblocks, still opened fire.
Authorities say officers feared ground attack
Authorities say the officers thought they were under attack from the ground.
The case is now being handled by a special unit for women and children, with officials promising justice for Aranza's family.
Sadly, this tragedy highlights how everyday people can get caught up in Mexico's ongoing fight against drug-related violence.