### Municipal Officer Shot in Tijuana
A municipal police officer was shot in the vicinity of Colonia Nueva Tijuana. Preliminary reports indicate that around 5:52 PM on Monday, August 19, the officer, identified by the surname Colín, was on Alfonso Vázquez Street. He was reportedly intending to tow a black Jeep Rubicon when another vehicle approached, and occupants opened fire, injuring the officer in the arm.
Following the incident, the officer called for backup, initiating an operation to apprehend the culprits. The officer is reportedly in stable condition.
### Additional Information
Further developments indicate that this incident is part of a troubling pattern of increasing violence in Tijuana. Just recently, a shooting in Zona Río left three people injured, and three suspects have been detained. This wave of violence has prompted heightened security measures and increased police presence in several areas of the city.
Additionally, in related news, there has been political movement in Tijuana’s government. The City Council recently voted against waiving property tax penalties. On a different note, local authorities arrested “El Chaparrito,” an alleged operator for the CJNG cartel, underscoring the city’s ongoing battle with organized crime.
Authorities continue their investigations into these incidents as community safety remains a primary concern.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for further updates on these developing stories.