Watch: Machine Gun Fire Shatters Calm in Mazatlán as Panicked Tourists Flee Hail of Bullets
Gunfire erupted in Mazatlán, Mexico, turning a peaceful Sunday into chaos. Shootings across neighborhoods left at least one dead and one injured. Terrified shoppers sought shelter in malls as bullets flew.
A wave of violence shook the northern part of Mazatlán last night, sending shockwaves through the city as residents were forced to take cover in a series of terrifying shootouts across several neighborhoods. It was just before 9 p.m. when the once-quiet streets erupted in gunfire, igniting a night of fear that would leave citizens clinging to their loved ones, hiding for safety, and questioning the city’s security as never before.
The first reports of gunfire emerged from Linear Park, near the Cántaros roundabout, where residents and visitors alike scrambled to take cover from the escalating violence. Social media quickly exploded with images and videos from panicked citizens documenting the chilling events. Footage captured the sound of automatic gunfire echoing across the streets, while photos showed vehicles riddled with bullet holes in what appeared to be a brutal exchange of fire between unidentified parties.