### Couple Attacked on Tijuana-Rosarito Highway; Suspect Detained
A tragic incident occurred on the Tijuana-Rosarito highway near the DICO furniture store on the afternoon of August 16, 2024. Following a shooting attack, one man lost his life, a woman sustained injuries, and a two-year-old child was unharmed.
According to initial reports, the attack was reported to emergency services at approximately 1:52 PM on Friday. The victims were traveling in a gray Toyota Highlander with Baja California plates (A42NUP8) when they were shot at. This caused the driver to lose control and collide with other vehicles.
On the scene, a man around 35 years old, dressed in blue jeans and a blue shirt, was found deceased with gunshot wounds to the head. A woman of the same age was injured in the head and chest and transported to a hospital by Red Cross paramedics. The uninjured two-year-old child was handed over to relatives.
Additionally, a bystander identified as José de Jesús Tapia, 49, received a gunshot wound to his forearm and sought medical help at the Red Cross on his own. He was reportedly passing by when he was struck by the gunfire.
Witnesses reported that the alleged attackers, two men, fled the scene in a gold-colored Chevrolet Tahoe with plates BHU300A towards Cuauhtémoc Boulevard. Municipal officers conducted a search and spotted a vehicle matching the description near Distribuidor Morelos, prompting a high-speed chase.
The suspects abandoned their vehicle and fled on foot near a pedestrian bridge in the Aguaje de la Tuna neighborhood and entered Jardines Eternos cemetery, heading towards the Rosas Magallón bypass. Authorities preliminarily report one person detained related to the incident.
### Related News: Surge in Violent Crimes Along Tijuana-Rosarito Highway
Recent months have seen a troubling rise in violent criminal activities along the Tijuana-Rosarito Highway. On July 23, a similar attack involved a family on a weekend outing who were ambushed by armed assailants. Local authorities reported an increase in patrols but noted that the complexities of the region pose ongoing challenges to ensuring public safety.
Moreover, community leaders have called for strengthened security measures, citing that a lack of street lighting and emergency response capabilities exacerbates the situation. In response, the government has announced new initiatives to install surveillance cameras and improve street lighting along critical sections of the highway.
Across social media, the public has been urged to exercise caution while traveling on this route, especially during late hours, and to report suspicious activities immediately to authorities. Though recent efforts have resulted in several arrests, the situation remains volatile, and the community is on high alert.
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