### Unsuccessful Attempt on the Life of DSPM Investigation Unit Chief in Ensenada
Iván Ojeda Navarro, the Chief of the Investigation Unit of the Municipal Public Security Directorate (DSPM) in Ensenada, narrowly escaped an armed attack on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The incident took place around 3:30 PM while Ojeda Navarro was driving an official vehicle on 20 de Noviembre street in the Empleados neighborhood.
Reports suggest that a group of armed individuals intercepted Ojeda Navarro, who was driving a white Dodge Durango. Although he managed to avoid the attack, he eventually crashed near the Empleados neighborhood. It was Ojeda Navarro’s wife who reported the incident to emergency services, indicating that there had been gunfire and an injured person.
Upon arrival, agents from both the municipal police and the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) found no injured individuals. When investigators contacted Ojeda Navarro’s wife again, she confirmed they were safe and declined to provide further information.
Witnesses observed the alleged attackers fleeing in a maroon compact vehicle. A car matching this description was found on fire at the intersection of Francisco I. Madero and Sánchez Taboada streets in the same neighborhood around the same time.
As of now, no further details have been provided by the Public Security Directorate.
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### Related Developments: Increasing Violence in Baja California
The attempted attack on Iván Ojeda Navarro is part of a growing trend of violence in Baja California. Just recently, multiple violent incidents have rocked the region, further complicating law enforcement efforts and sowing fear among residents.
In Tijuana, two people lost their lives in an armed attack in the Postal neighborhood, further highlighting the need for enhanced security measures. In another concerning development, U.S. prosecutors are seeking a life sentence and a $5 million fine for García Luna, reflecting the broader, ongoing issues of organized crime affecting both sides of the border.
These events underscore the urgency for cooperation between local and international authorities to combat the escalating violence and establish safer communities for the residents of Baja California.