Mototaxi Driver Shot in Playa del Carmen’s Las Torres Area
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — A mototaxi driver was shot Sunday in the Las Torres irregular settlement in the Ejidal neighborhood, prompting a large police response but no arrests.
Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and immediately called authorities. Police officers arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area.
Paramedics provided first aid to the wounded driver and transported him to a hospital for further treatment.
According to witnesses, the attackers had been chasing the victim and fired multiple times. The mototaxi driver was a member of the CROC union and was driving unit number 83.
Unofficial reports indicate police secured a second vehicle that was hit by bullets, but this has not been confirmed.
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
