Australian PM mourns 'tragic' deaths of surfers killed in Mexico

SYDNEY — Australia's prime minister on Tuesday lamented the "tragic" deaths of two Australian brothers and an American shot dead in a suspected robbery in Mexico.

Anthony Albanese praised the trio of "wonderful young men" killed in Baja California state and offered condolences to their devastated families.

"This is a tragic incident, and to all of the family and the friends of these young Australians, I think the whole of Australia's thoughts are with you at this difficult time." Albanese indicated he wanted to speak to the brothers' family "at an appropriate time of their choosing."