A woman, approximately 30 years old, was tragically killed early this morning in her home in the Miraflores neighborhood of Cozumel. She sustained at least two gunshot wounds. Unofficial reports suggest that the incident occurred around 3 AM on Alcatraz Avenue.
A family member discovered the woman's body in the center of the house, riddled with bullet wounds. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the shooting took place in the early hours of the morning. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots after midnight.
Police officers were dispatched to the scene and promptly secured the area. They awaited the arrival of Forensic Services before moving the body. The woman's body was later transported to the Forensic Medical Service for further examination.
This incident marks the seventh fatal shooting in Cozumel this year, indicating a disturbing rise in violent crime.
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