It took place at the Balderas station in central Mexico City . Luis Felipe Hernandez Castillo , 38 , had been painting graffiti . When police tried to stop him he drew a gun and began shooting . Mancera said Hernandez Castillo was aware of the hijacking , but that the two events were not connected . Witnesses heard Hernandez Castillo yelling anti - government statements .
It took place at the Balderas station in central Mexico City . Luis Felipe Hernandez Castillo , 38 , had been painting graffiti . When police tried to stop him he drew a gun and began shooting . Witnesses heard Hernandez Castillo yelling anti - government statements .