**Medical Assistant Shot on Vía Rápida in Tijuana**
**By TJGringo Staff**
September 9, 2024
Early morning on Monday, September 9th, a 52-year-old woman was injured in a shooting while driving her vehicle on Vía Rápida, near El Chamizal neighborhood in Tijuana.
Reports indicate that around 8:29 AM, gunfire was reported on Vía Rápida Oriente, close to Buena Vista Street. The victim, driving a maroon Ford Fusion with license plates A06NYK3, was struck by the gunfire.
Municipal Police of Tijuana responded to the scene and found the woman with injuries to her torso and left leg. She was promptly taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
The victim has been identified as Martha Elena Vázquez Barbosa, who works as a medical assistant. According to investigators, Vázquez Barbosa stated that a man of dark complexion, wearing a blue sweater and black pants, approached her vehicle and shot her at close range before fleeing the scene.
Five ballistic evidence markers were discovered at the crime scene.
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**Secondary Article: Ongoing Violence in Tijuana Raises Concerns**
This incident comes amid a series of violent episodes in Tijuana, prompting increased alertness among residents and law enforcement. Recently, there have been multiple reports of similar attacks, which have significantly impacted the local community’s sense of safety.
Authorities are intensifying efforts to combat crime and ensure the safety of the city’s residents. Measures include increased police patrols and the installation of surveillance cameras in high-risk areas.
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