**In 24 Hours: Seven People Murdered in Tijuana**
In a shocking wave of violence, six men and one woman were found dead in various parts of Tijuana within just 24 hours. The majority of these unfortunate victims suffered gunshot wounds.
The grim discovery began when two shrouded bodies were found along Boulevard 2000 near the Hacienda las Delicias III neighborhood at 8:32 AM on Friday, December 20. The bodies were uncovered during a routine patrol by officers in the area.
One body was lying near the shoulder of the road, while the other was placed on a dolly typically used for transporting heavy objects in the central median.
Around the same time, at 8:30 AM, authorities discovered the lifeless body of a man aged between 40 and 45 inside a home on Circuit 2 of the Altiplano neighborhood. This victim also showed signs of violence.
Another male victim, approximately 49 years old, was found with gunshot wounds on Arquímedes Street in the Sánchez Taboada delegation at 9:02 AM on December 20.
By 2:49 PM, the body of a 32-year-old woman, identified by her family as Joselyn Jaslany Aranda Neri, was discovered on Paseo de las Águilas Street in the Terrazas del Valle neighborhood. Reports indicate that suspects in a vehicle opened fire on her and another woman, Jazmín Bernal Mendívil, aged 27. The latter was taken to a hospital, where she remains in grave condition, while Joselyn died at the scene. Five .40 caliber shell casings were recovered at the site.
Later that day, at 3:47 PM, the body of a man aged between 35 and 40 was found on Pino Suárez Street in the Libertad neighborhood, bearing visible gunshot wounds.
The seventh victim, another male aged 33, was discovered at 3:53 PM on Mar Street in the Vista Encantada neighborhood, with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
**Recent Crimes Highlight Rising Violence in Baja California**
This series of violent incidents is part of a concerning pattern in Tijuana, a city grappling with increasing crime rates. The recent attacks have predominantly involved firearms, painting a bleak picture of the city’s current security situation.
In related news, a municipal employee was dismissed after causing a vehicular accident in a city-owned vehicle, while a gas leak at a shopping plaza further added to the chaos on December 21. Additionally, authorities in nearby Mexicali arrested a man for armed robbery; the suspect had a history of previous offenses. These events underscore the broader challenges Baja California faces in ensuring safety for its residents.
As authorities continue their investigation into the recent killings, community leaders and citizens alike are urging for stronger measures to combat the ongoing violence and restore peace to the region.