Gunmen Open Fire on Home Used for Water Trucks in Cancun
Cancun, Quintana Roo — Residents of the Supermanzana 75 neighborhood were alarmed Thursday night after multiple gunshots were fired by individuals reportedly traveling in a taxi. The bullets struck the facade of a home used to store water tanker trucks.
The incident occurred on Calle 46 around 9 p.m., when emergency services received reports of gunfire. Municipal police and Mexican Army personnel responded to the scene.
Witnesses told authorities that at least two men arrived in a taxi, fired approximately six shots at the home, and then fled in an unknown direction.
Officers confirmed the property is used to store potable water tankers. Spent shell casings were found at the scene, prompting a cordon and a request for the State Prosecutor’s Office to investigate.
Ministerial police and forensic experts collected evidence and opened an investigation. Authorities suspect the attack may be linked to extortion, commonly known as “derecho de piso” (protection racket).
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
