Late on Tuesday evening, a downtown bar in Playa del Carmen known as "Las Miches" was the target of an armed attack. Reports suggest that two people were injured in the incident.
The attack took place at the intersection of 4th street and 10th avenue. Initial reports to authorities indicated one person was injured by gunfire and was subsequently transported to Playa del Carmen General Hospital for treatment.
Shortly after the first report, another ambulance from the Costamed company was dispatched to the scene. It is believed they transported a second injured individual to the hospital.
Officers from the Citizen Security Secretariat and agents from the National Guard were quick to respond. They secured the area and initiated search patrols in an effort to locate the suspected attackers.
As of now, authorities have not released further details about the incident at the "Las Miches" bar in Playa del Carmen.
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