**Subcommandant of State Investigation Agency Killed in Tijuana**
On the morning of October 14, 2024, Gerardo González Zamorano, the subcommandant of the State Investigation Agency in Tecate, was shot and killed in Tijuana’s Loma Bonita neighborhood. Preliminary reports indicate that the shooting occurred around 7:13 am while he was seated in a pickup truck parked in a driveway on Loma Bonita Avenue.
The 51-year-old officer suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the face and head and was found deceased in the driver’s seat. A source revealed that a cardboard sign with threats against various police commanders was left near the body. The message specifically mentioned González Zamorano and others, suggesting connections with illicit activities.
González Zamorano had been with the State Investigation Agency in Tecate for approximately six months, following previous threats made against him during his tenure in Tijuana.
**Secondary Article: Rising Violence in the Tijuana Area**
In recent weeks, there have been several incidents highlighting the escalating violence in Tijuana and its neighboring regions. On October 14, 2024, an individual was shot and killed on a highway in Punta Colonet, raising concerns about road safety amidst the crime wave. Additionally, authorities have reported the discovery of two bodies in the Eastern Zone of Tijuana, one of which was found burned.
Law enforcement officials are also contending with drug-related conflicts, as evidenced by the arrest of a man in Tijuana found in possession of cocaine. However, discrepancies between the amount seized were noted by the Sedena and municipal police.
These events form part of a wider pattern of increasing crime rates in the area, raising alarms among residents and prompting calls for more robust security measures. As investigations continue, the local government is under pressure to address these issues effectively to restore public safety.