Regional Mexican singer ‘Pancholín’ was murdered on September 11 outside his home in Guadalajara. (Banda y Bandidos, Facebook)
Francisco Javier Quijada, known artistically as ‘Pancholín’, was shot to death in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The homicide occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 11 in the Providencia neighborhood, a residential area of the capital of Jalisco, while the singer and his wife were shopping in a store near their home.
According to local reports, a gunman approached ‘Pancholín’ and fired several shots directly at him. Two of the shots hit his head, causing the artist’s immediate death. The attack was witnessed by his wife and several neighbors, who alerted the authorities.
When emergency services arrived at the scene, the singer was not showing vital signs. The attacker fled the scene and has not yet been arrested.
The incident has shocked fans of the singer and the music industry, as ‘Pancholín’ was still best remembered for his hits in regional Mexican music, a genre he successfully entered during the 1990s and 2000s. Police in Guadalajara are investigating the motive for the crime, although no official details have yet been provided about the possible motives for the murder.
Preliminary reports from authorities in Jalisco indicate that a subject intercepted the interpreter at his home and shot him in the head. (Bandas y Bandidos, Facebook)
Francisco Javier Quijada achieved great notoriety in the Mexican regional music scene since his youth. His unique voice and his ability to interpret romantic songs catapulted him to fame. Songs such as “Pista a la sierra”, ”Ojitos verdes” and ”Amor perdóname” became resounding hits, consolidating him as one of the most promising exponents of the grupero genre.
However, ‘Pancholín’s’ personal life was also surrounded by controversy. In 2013, he was arrested by the Mexican Army in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, accused of homicide. This event marked a before and after in his career, affecting his public image and complicating his professional path. Despite this scandal, his legacy in Mexican regional music remained present among his most loyal fans.
The news of the murder of ‘Pancholín’ has caused great shock among his fans as well as figures in the world of regional Mexican music. Various artists of the genre have expressed their sadness and dismay through social networks, remembering his impact on grupera music and lamenting the violence that ended his life.
So far, the authorities have not issued an official statement on the progress of the investigation. However, it is expected that in the coming days more details will be provided on the circumstances of the attack and the possible links of the crime with the singer’s personal or professional environment.
Despite the ups and downs in his life, Francisco Javier Quijada leaves an important legacy in Mexican regional music. His songs, full of romanticism and rhythm, are still remembered by thousands of fans who accompanied him on his artistic career. Although tragedy marked his destiny, his music lives on in the memory of those who admired him and enjoyed his talent.
Francisco Javier Quijada achieved great notoriety in the Mexican regional music scene since his youth. (Omar Córdova, Facebook)
