Man, 25, Killed Outside Cancun Home; Dog Shot, Suspect Caught

Cancun — A young man, approximately 25 years old, was shot and killed Wednesday night in front of his home at the intersection of 18th and 39th streets in Cancun’s Supermanzana 69 neighborhood. His pet was also injured in the attack.

Residents of the area alerted authorities after hearing multiple gunshots. Paramedics arrived at the scene and confirmed the man’s death. At the scene, authorities secured at least nine spent shell casings.

During the investigation at the crime scene, police officers located the victim’s dog inside the property with gunshot wounds. They provided first aid and transferred it to a veterinary clinic in coordination with Animal Welfare personnel.

After collecting data and reviewing video surveillance footage, security agencies deployed a search operation that led to the location of a motorcycle allegedly involved in the attack.

This sparked a chase on José López Portillo Avenue, near the intersection with Uxmal Avenue, where gunshots were heard.

During the operation, officers apprehended a man carrying a firearm in a backpack. The detainee, who was injured during the intervention, was taken to a hospital under police custody, while a second suspect managed to escape on foot toward Uxmal Avenue.

The State Attorney General’s Office is continuing its investigation to determine the motive for the murder and to locate the fugitive.