**Halloween Night Marred by Violence in Tijuana**
During the Halloween festivities, the city of Tijuana was hit by a series of violent incidents, resulting in one death, a vehicular collision, and an armed assault. These events unfolded between the evening of October 31 and the early hours of November 1.
The first incident was reported at around 6:53 PM on Río Tajo Street in the Infonavit Capistrano neighborhood. Authorities arrived to find a 44-year-old man deceased in his home, apparently shot to death.
Just an hour later, at approximately 7:50 PM, the Tijuana Fire Department responded to a car crash involving two vehicles in the Gas y Anexas neighborhood on Díaz Ordaz Boulevard, near Plaza Carrusel. The accident left three individuals with minor injuries, while one was taken to a hospital in a more severe condition by the Red Cross.
Another episode of violence occurred at around 12:30 AM at Plaza Santa Cecilia in the city’s central zone. Two men, aged 35 and 28, were injured by gunfire. Six bullet casings were collected at the scene, and three suspects, aged 20, 30, and 34, were detained. They were found with a firearm and a 9mm revolver.
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**Additional News on Halloween Night Incidents**
In another alarming event over the Halloween weekend, a security guard was injured during an armed assault at a bar in Tijuana on September 29, 2024. This incident is part of a growing trend of violence in the area during festive events.
Adding to the chaos, local authorities have prohibited the use of masks during Halloween in Tijuana as a precautionary measure aimed at enhancing public safety. This decision was made in response to increasing security concerns and to ensure better law enforcement visibility during festivities.
Local residents and authorities are urging for heightened security measures and community vigilance to prevent such incidents, especially during public celebrations.