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Watch: Armed Men Barricade Themselves in Supermarket After Shooting Children

In Cancun, Mexico, armed men barricaded themselves inside a supermarket after shooting two minors. A massive manhunt ensued, and security forces eventually arrested at least two suspects.

Mexicanist

Oct 18, 2024 — 4 min read

Shoppers fled in panic as security forces pursued the suspects, who had taken refuge in a local store. Credit: Quintana Roo HOY

In a scene reminiscent of a Hollywood action thriller, a normally peaceful morning in Cancun descended into chaos on Thursday when gunfire rang out near the Police Academy. The pursuit of two armed individuals, allegedly involved in a violent shooting that left two minors injured, ended dramatically inside a popular local supermarket, sending shoppers into a frenzy of panic.

The terrifying events unfolded around 11:00 a.m. in the Guadalupana neighborhood, just days after Quintana Roo unveiled its latest national security strategy. What began as a regular shopping day turned into a scene of fear and confusion as families scrambled for safety, caught in the crossfire of an escalating police pursuit.

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