Family and others came to Carillo 's aid while a police officer stationed at his house called for help , Cambio de Michoacan said . Vista Hermosa Mayor Octavio Cruz Carrillo was killed outside home . He is second mayor in Pacific coast state of California killed in 12 months . Drug traffickers have adopted campaign of intimidation against authorities . U.S. State Department issued travel alert for Americans considering visit to Mexico .
Vista Hermosa Mayor Octavio Cruz Carrillo was killed outside home . He is second mayor in Pacific coast state of California killed in 12 months . Drug traffickers have adopted campaign of intimidation against authorities . U.S. State Department issued travel alert for Americans considering visit to Mexico .