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Two men died when a group of hitmen appeared in the Playa Tortugas corridor in Cancun and opened fire on them, according to the newspaper Milenio.
The alleged execution was presented at the height of the kilometer 6.5 of the Hotel Zone of this tourist destination, reported security authorities.
A tourist from Kentucky was injured for a stray bullet and was transferred to a private clinic where she is reported as delicate.
According to preliminary information provided by the Secretary of Public Security of the state, firearm shots were reported to the emergency line of 911 and the security protocols were activated.
The area was under the protection of Quintana Roo police officers and elements of the Navy.
While agents of the Public Ministry of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) began the investigation.
Various publications on social networks report the shooting that allegedly took place in a resort and American tourists from the adjacent Hyatt Ziva Riviera resort took refuge in their rooms. ones.
Terrified guests took to social media to report the shooting.
All guests and employees told to duck, and we’re all taken to hiding places at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun Resort. Active shooter? Terrorist or kidnapping threat? They’re not telling us anything. pic.twitter.com/Hf7SRzRJIZ
– Mike Sington (@MikeSington) November 4, 2021