CP– A Mexican pastor was reportedly shot dead while sitting in his truck at an intersection in the Chihuahua state, police have said.  State police say that the man shot to death while inside of his 2010 Honda Ridgeline at an intersection in North Juarez on Friday night is a pastor named Salvador Atilano Galaviz Morales, according to El Paso’s KTSM. Another man inside of Morales’ truck was reportedly injured but no immediate update is available on his condition.

According to authorities, Morales pastored at an evangelical church in Cuidad Cuauhtémoc, which is located in Chihuahua about five hours south of the border town where he was killed. In addition to preaching, the local NBC news affiliate reports that Morales was known on YouTube for his worship singing and records. According to authorities, there are no suspects and a motive for the attack has not yet been determined.  READ MORE


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