**Gun Attack in El Florido Leaves One Dead and Two Injured**
A shooting incident on the evening of Saturday, March 22, in the El Florido neighborhood resulted in one fatality and two injuries. The attack occurred as the victims were in the patio of a residence when assailants, traveling in what is reported to be a maroon or black panel vehicle, opened fire.
The attack took place around 8:04 p.m. on Margaritas and Principal streets. A call was placed to emergency services reporting gunfire, prompting the Municipal Police to arrive at the scene. They located the victims in the patio of a blue house with a black gate, adjacent to a house marked number 24922.
According to preliminary reports, one man was discovered with gunshot wounds to the chest, dressed in a black jacket and blue jeans. The second victim, wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans, had been shot in the back. The third individual, found shirtless, sustained gunshot injuries to the left forearm and the right side of the back.
One of the survivors reported that the three victims were on the street consuming alcoholic beverages when the vehicle drove by and opened fire. In an attempt to find safety, they ran into the house’s patio.
A vehicle found at the scene bore bullet impacts, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine the reasons behind this violent act and to identify the suspects responsible.
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