In a shocking incident, a group of gunmen attacked a house in Cozumel, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old man and leaving two others injured. The attack took place on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, in a neighborhood known as Ranchitos.
According to reports from the scene, a van and a compact car arrived at the location. Several armed men exited the vehicles, entered a house, and fired at a young man named José Arturo "N". He was fatally wounded by at least seven point-blank shots.
In addition to the young man's death, two others were injured during the attack. One adult was seriously wounded and had to be transported to a hospital by paramedics. A 16-year-old boy also suffered a gunshot wound to his ankle, though his injury is not life-threatening.
The Municipal Police were the first responders on the scene, providing assistance to those affected by the incident. Meanwhile, family members of the victims were kept outside the area, which was secured by the Federal Armed Forces.
The crime scene was processed by investigative police and the Medical Forensic Service (SEMEFO), who handled the collection of the body and other evidence. This tragic event brings the total number of killings in Cozumel this year to six, with 36 occurring under the current administration.
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