A man was injured in an armed attack on Sian Ka'an Avenue in Playa del Carmen, at the intersection with Monte de las Cascadas Avenue. The incident happened close to midnight, with witnesses reporting multiple gunshots that caused immediate alarm in the area.
The identity of the victim has not been released, but it is known that he was attacked by an unidentified individual. After the shooting, the injured man managed to stand and began running for help.
He sought refuge in a community involvement booth located nearby. This booth is part of a local initiative to maintain safety in the area. People in the vicinity provided assistance and alerted the authorities.
Security personnel and paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after being notified. The injured man was quickly attended to and stabilized before being transported by ambulance to the IMSS Bienestar hospital for further medical care.
While the injuries were serious, initial reports suggest they were not life-threatening. However, further details about the man's condition are not yet available.
The attacker managed to flee the scene before authorities arrived. It is currently unclear if there was any prior relationship between the attacker and the victim. Investigations are ongoing, with local authorities examining security camera footage from the area for any leads on the perpetrator.
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