Gun Attack in Playa del Carmen Neighborhood Leaves Two Dead

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — A shooting in the La Guadalupana neighborhood on Thursday afternoon left two people dead, authorities reported.

Police and emergency services responded to reports of gunfire and found a man and a woman with fatal gunshot wounds. Officials have not yet released the victims’ identities or ages.

Witnesses told authorities they heard multiple gunshots and observed suspicious activity in the area after the incident, prompting them to alert officials.

Forensic personnel cordoned off the crime scene to collect evidence and analyze ballistic indicators as part of the investigation into the double homicide. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances of the attack and any possible connections between the victims and potential suspects.

The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and investigators have asked residents to provide any information that could help clarify what happened, promising confidentiality to those who cooperate.