Two Men Found Dead in Cancún Shooting

Forensic investigators at the scene where two men were found dead in Cancún's Colonia México neighborhood

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Police found two men dead from gunshot wounds Monday afternoon on a dirt road in the Colonia México neighborhood.

Authorities received an anonymous call to the 911 emergency line around 6:30 p.m. after neighbors reported two people lying at the edge of the dirt road leading to the Francisco May settlement.

Officers who responded confirmed that both men had no vital signs and cordoned off the area.

According to preliminary information, the victims, both estimated to be between 30 and 35 years old, were shirtless and lying next to each other. Investigators initially suspect the men may have been abducted, taken to the site, and shot, although officials have not confirmed that account.

Forensic experts processed the scene and transported the bodies to the Forensic Medical Service, where autopsies will be performed. The victims have not yet been identified.

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By Javier Mendez

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