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| Mexico police fired over stampede | Mexico police fired over stampede |
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| The authorities in Mexico City have fired 17 police officers after a nightclub raid caused a stampede that killed 12 people. | The authorities in Mexico City have fired 17 police officers after a nightclub raid caused a stampede that killed 12 people. |
| The man in charge of the raid could now face homicide charges. | The man in charge of the raid could now face homicide charges. |
| He allegedly told his officers not to let anyone else out of the club, because police vans were full. | He allegedly told his officers not to let anyone else out of the club, because police vans were full. |
| Nine young club-goers, including a 13-year-old girl, were killed in the crush. Three police officers also died and 20 other people were injured. | Nine young club-goers, including a 13-year-old girl, were killed in the crush. Three police officers also died and 20 other people were injured. |
| 'Exit blocked' | 'Exit blocked' |
| It all happened during a police raid on the News Divine club to investigate claims of underage drinking and drug sales. | It all happened during a police raid on the News Divine club to investigate claims of underage drinking and drug sales. |
| Police blamed the club owner for the tragedy, saying he had announced that officers were there to arrest everybody. | Police blamed the club owner for the tragedy, saying he had announced that officers were there to arrest everybody. |
| But now a video released by the city's public security department appears to show police blocking one of the main exits. They are shown forming a barrier on the stairway that leads to the exit. | |
| A number of young people can be seen screaming and beating on the ceiling of the stairway, trying to get out. | A number of young people can be seen screaming and beating on the ceiling of the stairway, trying to get out. |
| Police force civilian employees who helped organise the raid have already been suspended. | Police force civilian employees who helped organise the raid have already been suspended. |
| The club's owner has been charged with selling alcohol to minors. | The club's owner has been charged with selling alcohol to minors. |