Manager for Netflix's 'Narcos' murdered in Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (KTRK) -- Authorities are looking for leads after the location manager for Netflix's "Narcos" series was shot to death.

Carlos Munoz Portal was shot and killed last week in a rural area outside Mexico City.

The 37-year-old was working to scout locations for the show's fourth season.

Netflix issued a statement saying, in part, "we are aware of the passing of Carlos Munoz Portal, a well-respected scout, and send our condolences to his family."

The motive for the shooting is still unclear at this time.

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