### Tragic Night in Lomas Taurinas: Three Killed and One Injured
In a distressing incident late on August 17, 2024, three individuals were killed, and one was injured at a grocery store in the Lomas Taurinas neighborhood. According to the State Attorney General’s Office report, the violent episode occurred around 10:30 PM on Circuito Pastejé 3 street. The victims were identified as men aged 54, 28, and 39.
Upon arrival, Public Ministry agents discovered one victim beneath a plastic table outside the “Los Padrinos” grocery store. Another victim was found with a bullet wound to the head atop a wooden counter, while the third individual was located in a makeshift living and kitchen area with a fatal chest wound.
In a related case, authorities found a man’s decomposing body with a head wound inside a house on Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz street in the Nueva Tijuana neighborhood. The early hours of Sunday brought yet another grim discovery: a man, estimated to be between 50 and 55 years old, was located on Soledad Orozco street in the Anexa Postal neighborhood, having suffered two gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
These compounded tragedies bring the homicide tally in Tijuana to 91 for August and 1,204 for the entirety of 2024. Statewide, there have been 1,578 homicides this year, with 124 occurring in August alone.
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### Recent Developments: Violence Continues in Tijuana
In recent news, Tijuana has faced several violent incidents that add to the growing concern over public safety in the region.
1. **DiDi Driver Found Dead**: On August 18, 2024, the driver of a DiDi vehicle was found unconscious and later declared dead following a missing person’s report. Authorities are investigating the cause of death and possible links to ongoing violence in the area.
2. **Uber Robbery**: A violent assault on an Uber driver resulted in the temporary theft of their vehicle. Police recovered the car and are urging caution among rideshare drivers amid an uptick in such crimes.
3. **Discovery of Six Bodies**: In mid-August, six unidentified bodies were discovered in a clandestine grave in the Aeropuerto neighborhood of Tijuana. Authorities are working to identify the victims and determine the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
4. **Partial Road Closure**: In a move to facilitate essential repair work, the CESPT announced a partial closure of “La Benton” on August 17, 2024. The public is advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays.
These recent developments paint a concerning picture of the current safety landscape in Tijuana, stressing the need for enhanced security measures and community vigilance.