We are aware of the passing of Carlos Muñoz Portal, a well-respected location scout, and send our condolences to his family.
The facts surrounding his death are still unknown as authorities continue to investigate.
As noted in Variety, the particular region that Portal was scouting is one of the most violent in Mexico, with 182 reported murders occurring in July of this year.
Variety also notes that authorities are having trouble piecing together the circumstances of Portal’s death, given the lack of witnesses, but that investigations are ongoing.