Gunman Shoots Alleged Loan Shark Outside Elementary School in Cancun
Cancun, Quintana Roo — A suspected loan shark of Colombian origin was shot multiple times Tuesday morning outside the Maria del Rosario Ortiz elementary school in the Kusamil neighborhood of Cancun.
Police received a report of the attack at 11:15 a.m. on Paseo Kusamil Avenue in Superblock 110. Witnesses said they heard between seven and 10 gunshots.
The victim, believed to be a loan shark operating under the “gota a gota” model — a type of high-interest informal lending often associated with extortion — was rushed to the General Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery.
Because the shooting occurred near the end of the morning school shift, staff evacuated students through the back of the building.
Police have launched a large-scale operation in the area to locate the attackers. Agents and forensic experts from the State Prosecutor’s Office are collecting evidence as part of an ongoing investigation.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
