Location scout for Netflx TV series 'Narcos' has been shot dead in Mexico

37-year old Mexican location scout, Carlos Muñoz Portal for the Netflix show Narcoshas been shot dead in central Mexico. 

 

His car and body was discovered in a remote area near San Bartolo Actopan, near the borders of Hildago state, an area which is said to have one of the highest murder rates of the entire country, with 182 homicides reported in the month of July - a ratio of 12:2 for every 100,000 inhabitants.  

 

Late Muñoz was a seasoned professional, having worked on the likes of Sicario, Spectre, Fast & Furious, and Apocalypto.

 

Following his death, Netflix issued a statement: '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'.