**Man Shot and Killed at La Cueva del Peludo in Tijuana: Seventh Homicide of 2024**
On the early morning of November 9th, another tragic homicide unfolded at the well-known bar La Cueva del Peludo, situated on Bulevar Díaz Ordaz in the Sandoval neighborhood of the La Mesa district in Tijuana. This marks the seventh murder at this nightlife location within the year.
Official reports indicate that at approximately 1:35 a.m., authorities received a distress call reporting an individual wounded by gunfire in the bar’s parking lot. Upon their arrival, police officers found a male victim unconscious, face down, with evident gunshot wounds. Although emergency services were quickly on the scene, they were unable to revive the victim, who was pronounced dead.
The identity of the deceased remains unknown. He was dressed in a black shirt and pants, paired with white sneakers. Authorities discovered six spent shell casings at the crime scene.
**History of Violence at La Cueva del Peludo in 2024**
The latest incident wasn’t an isolated case at La Cueva del Peludo, as several violent events have plagued 2024:
– On September 10th, a gunman opened fire on the establishment at 1:55 a.m., injuring a security guard at the entrance.
– On September 8th, around 2:00 a.m., three men shot another individual in the parking lot, resulting in his death while also wounding a valet worker. The attackers fled in a white Honda Civic, later abandoning it along with their weapons and magazines.
– On September 4th, an armed group injured three people, including a 19-year-old from Sinaloa and another individual who was taken to the Tijuana General Hospital. Daniel Omar Rocha, 26, was killed during this dispute. Drugs were found on his person.
– June 15th saw another fatal shootout at midnight inside the bar, leaving one customer dead and wounding a waiter and a dancer. The perpetrators escaped immediately afterward.
– An associate of the Arellano Félix Cartel, Rubén Duarte Roque, also known as “El R,” was executed on June 6th near the bar’s premises by two assailants following a night out at the establishment. El R was killed outright, while his companion sustained injuries but survived.
– Lastly, on March 28th, early morning gunfire claimed the life of a security guard at the entrance of La Cueva del Peludo.
**Additional News: Rise in Violence in Tijuana**
Tijuana has faced increasing violence in recent years, with 2024 seeing a particularly high number of crimes attributed to organized crime confrontations. Authorities continue to battle cartels such as the Arellano Félix Organization and international trafficking networks influencing local crime dynamics. Efforts have been intensified through collaborations between police, military units, and community programs to curb the violence and disrupt gangs’ operations in the region. Despite these efforts, the community remains on edge, calling for more effective and sustainable solutions to restore peace and security.