**Businessman Associated with Shark Industry Identified Following Fatal Shooting in El Sauzal, Ensenada**
Authorities have identified the man who was fatally shot in the El Sauzal area of Ensenada as Servando Valenzuela Nakato, a 56-year-old entrepreneur linked to the shark fishing industry. He was a member of the National Chamber of the Fishing Industry (Canainpesca). The State’s General Prosecutor’s Office confirmed his identity following the tragic event.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, when Valenzuela was attacked with gunfire on Piñón Street, near Vista al Mar. Despite being rushed to the local IMSS medical facility for treatment, he succumbed to his injuries, which included gunshot wounds to the chest and head.
This marks the second murder of a Canainpesca member in Ensenada this year, following the July assassination of the organization’s President, Minerva Pérez Castro.
In 2020, businesses operating in the nearby El Sauzal area participated in a discussion with the Ensenada Business Coordinating Council (CCEE) to address community concerns over container congestion and environmental pollution along Vista al Mar.
**Related Incident: Man Dies Following Gunfire in El Sauzal**
On the morning of December 3, the community of El Sauzal was shaken by a series of gunshots. According to a report from Ensenada’s Municipal Public Security Directorate, a call to emergency services was made at 9:40 a.m., reporting a shooting at a property on Piñón Street and Vista al Mar in the neighborhood behind Hacienda Los Rodríguez.
Upon arrival, police officers discovered a man in his sixties with gunshot wounds to the chest and head. Although immediate medical assistance was provided and he was transported to the local IMSS unit, he did not survive.
The State’s General Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, as paramedics and officers conducted preliminary exams at the scene.
**Secondary Focus: Rising Violent Incidents Plague Ensenada**
Ensenada has seen a troubling rise in violent crime, putting local authorities on high alert. Recent weeks have witnessed a series of incidents escalating tensions within the community. In response, local officials have promised enhanced security measures, but residents maintain a heightened sense of concern. The government is urged to take swift action to address the root causes of violence, amid a climate of uncertainty and fear.
As investigations continue, authorities are calling for information from the public to aid in bringing to justice those responsible for these acts of violence. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement officials.