Originally published Monday, November 2, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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Venezuela investigates slaying of Chavez foe
Venezuelan authorities are investigating the shooting death of an opponent of President Hugo Chavez.
The Associated Press
Venezuelan authorities are investigating the shooting death of an opponent of President Hugo Chavez.
Prosecutors say a lone gunman approached Gustavo Gonzalez, a member of the Copei opposition party, at a restaurant, fatally shot the politician in the head and fled on a motorcycle driven by an accomplice.
The shooting occurred Monday in the city of Los Teques, the capital of Miranda state. Gonzalez was a member of the Miranda state legislature.
Copei spokesman Alejandro Vivas said in a statement that the slaying appeared to be a hired killing, but he did not mention a possible motive.
Violent crime including kidnapping and murder are on the rise in Venezuela, according to human rights groups.
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