Man Killed in His Home in Cancun’s Donceles Neighborhood
Cancun, Quintana Roo — A man was shot and killed in the patio of his home in the Donceles neighborhood on Saturday evening, authorities said.
The attack occurred around 6:30 p.m. at a residence on the corner of Guadalupe Victoria and José María Morelos streets in Supermanzana 64. The victim, estimated to be between 45 and 50 years old, was found lying in the patio with at least seven gunshot wounds from a handgun, apparently fired at close range.
Witnesses told police that two gunmen on a motorcycle carried out the attack and fled immediately afterward.
Municipal police officers arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area to preserve evidence. Several spent shell casings were found scattered on the ground.
Investigators from the State Prosecutor’s Office and forensic experts processed the scene and removed the body for transfer to the forensic medical service (Semefo), where formal identification is pending.
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
