Two men were shot in an attack in the Nicte-Ha neighborhood of Playa del Carmen, a city in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo.
The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, May 10. According to local residents, the suspect is a known figure in the area. The shooting took place around 8:00 p.m. on 5th Bis Avenue and Fernando Montes de Oca Street. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene.
The victims were reportedly outside, enjoying the evening air, when the assailant arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire. One man was shot in the leg, the other in the chest. Both were immediately taken to the hospital for treatment.
The suspect managed to escape without much difficulty. However, he was reportedly recognized by both the victims and local residents. The Attorney General's Office (FGE) has since arrived on the scene to carry out the necessary investigations.
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