Two Men Killed, Teen Wounded in Cancun Shooting Attack
Cancun, Quintana Roo — Two men were killed and a 13-year-old boy was wounded in a brazen shooting Friday night in the Supermanzana 219 neighborhood, authorities said.
Gunmen on a motorcycle arrived at a home on Calle 64 between Calles 95 and 97 and opened fire on three people, according to police. Witnesses reported hearing at least seven shots and called 911.
Paramedics found one man dead on the pavement and a second dead inside the house. The teenager, who suffered gunshot wounds to the back and a leg, was rushed to the General Hospital in serious condition.
A large-scale search operation involving all three levels of government was launched after a Code Red alert, but no arrests were made.
The State Prosecutor’s Office said the attack is linked to drug dealing. The same house was targeted in a shooting two months ago that left one man injured, and investigators believe the property may have been used for illicit activities.
Forensic experts collected shell casings at the scene. The victims have not been identified.
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
