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One Dead, One Injured in Uruapan Neighborhood Shooting

State prosecutors are probing the nighttime attack, with the gunmen still at large.

Overview

  • The deceased was identified as César M., 21, who died at a local hospital after being shot near Calle Cuba and Ignacio Zaragoza in the 28 de Octubre neighborhood.
  • The surviving victim was identified as José Francisco N., 24, who was wounded and reached Avenida Anillo de Circunvalación by the National Park.
  • Witnesses reported that several armed men opened fire without warning and escaped in an unidentified vehicle.
  • Municipal paramedics from Protección Civil transported both victims, and police secured the area for the Regional Prosecutor’s Office to conduct forensic work.
  • Authorities have not established a motive, announced arrests, or released suspect descriptions.