Mexican security chief found dead

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(CNN) -- The top security official in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon was found shot dead and burned inside a truck in the city of Monterrey, the state-run Notimex news agency reported, citing state officials.

The governor's office confirmed the death of Homero Guillermo Salcido Trevino, head of the control, command and communications operations for the state police.

He suffered five bullet wounds, and his body was set on fire inside his official truck, officials said.

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