A brazen armed confrontation erupted on Saturday in Cancún’s usually tranquil Hotel Zone, leaving one man dead and prompting a massive operation involving multiple government agencies.
The incident occurred near kilometer 9 of Kukulkan Boulevard, close to the Convention Center, when an armed group dumped the lifeless body of a man in the Callejón de los Milagros (Alley of Miracles). Surveillance cameras captured the dramatic moment as several men approached the site, sparking a shootout with Tourist Police officers who were responding to a warning from C5.
Eyewitnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with bullets flying and security forces scrambling to contain the situation. Following a thorough operation, seven men and one woman were taken into custody on suspicion of being linked to the incident.
Meanwhile, Municipal Police officers treated an injured man who was handed over by another alleged member of a criminal group after he was shot during the confrontation.
In its initial assessment, the Quintana Roo Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC) attributed the events to a fight between intoxicated individuals. However, sources close to the investigation suggest that the incident may be linked to a broader conflict between rival criminal groups.
As the city’s authorities work to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident, security forces have been deployed throughout the Hotel Zone to maintain order and reassure tourists.
In a statement, the SSC reported that the events stemmed from a fight between people who were “apparently intoxicated” at kilometer 9 of Kukulkan Boulevard. The agency added that multiple agencies collaborated on a control and surveillance operation, resulting in several arrests and handing over suspects to the State Attorney General’s Office for further investigation.
Security measures in the Hotel Zone have been heightened, with increased patrols and surveillance in place to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
As of Saturday evening, the area near kilometer 9 of Kukulkan Boulevard remained closed to vehicular traffic due to ongoing security operations. Tourists and locals alike are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area and to follow instructions from local authorities.
Source: 24 Horas Quintana Roo
