Man Executed in Ciudad Juarez Alarms Community Amid Rising Violence
Ciudad Juarez, February 9 – On Sunday night, February 8, residents of the Durango neighborhood in Ciudad Juarez reported a discovery that shocked the community: a lifeless man with clear gunshot wounds was found on a public street. The body lay at the intersection of Miguel Hidalgo and Boro streets, drawing the attention of passersby who immediately alerted authorities via the emergency number.
Swift Response from Authorities
Elements of the Municipal Public Security Secretariat quickly arrived at the scene and confirmed that the victim no longer showed vital signs. The area was also secured by the National Guard and the Mexican Army, who collaborated in closing several nearby streets to preserve the crime scene. Subsequently, agents from the State Attorney General’s Office began gathering evidence and processing the scene, including the collection of potentially relevant clues.
The body was transferred by the Forensic Medical Service for the legal autopsy, a procedure that will help officially identify the victim. As of now, authorities have not released official information regarding potential suspects or a clear motive for the attack.
Investigation Underway, Community Concerns Rise
Several operational video surveillance cameras are present in the area, which could provide key data to advance investigations and apprehend the perpetrators. This homicide adds to other recent reports in the city that have raised alarms among residents, who are increasingly concerned about security in urban sectors.
Civil organizations and residents are demanding a greater police presence and clearer strategies to reduce violence in areas that have experienced recent increases in criminal activity. The incident underscores growing anxieties about public safety in Ciudad Juarez, with calls for more effective measures to address the escalating violence.
This event comes as perceptions of insecurity continue to grow in urban areas of Chihuahua, as noted in recent reports. The community awaits further developments from the ongoing investigation, hoping for swift action to bring those responsible to justice and to restore a sense of security.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available from official sources.
Source: https://pausa.mx/aumenta-violencia-armada-hombre-ejecutado-en-ciudad-juarez-alarma-a-la-comunidad/
