Assassination of Romero Galdámez Alas
| Assassination of Romero Galdámez Alas | |
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| Location | Basilca of Christ the King, San Salvador, San Salvador, Creeperopolis |
| Date | March 22, 1987 |
| Target | Romero III (failed) Romero Galdámez Alas (succeeded) |
Attack type | Shooting |
| Weapons | Figueroa-24 |
| Deaths | 40 |
| Injured | 71 |
| Perpetrators | Mara Salvatrucha |
| Motive | Force Creeperian government concessions |
The assassination of Romero Galdámez Alas occured on March 22, 1987, at the Basilca of Christ the King, San Salvador, San Salvador, Creeperopolis. Romero Galdámez Alas, the Archbishop of San Salvador, and 39 worshipers were killed in a shooting perpatrated by Mara Salvatrucha.
Six gunmen from Mara Salvatrucha arrived at the Basilca of Christ the King and opened fire on the congregation, knowing that both the Archbishop and Emperor would be in attendance. Archbishop Galdámez Alas was killed along with 39 worshipers with 71 more being wounded. The gunmen attempted to flee but a Creeperian Army patrol truck opened fire. In the ensuing shootout, all six gunmen were killed and 3 soldiers were wounded. The Emperor, however, was not present as he attended an earlier mass.
Following the assassination, Emperor Romero III called upon the deaths of all members of Mara Salvatrucha for this unforgivable crime against God. He declared that all members of the gang, regardless of their age, gender, or ranking, are to be immediately put to death or are to be handed over to the government for an immediate execution.
