### Primary Article: Surge in Violent Crime in Tijuana as 12 Executions Occur Within 24 Hours
**September 20, 2024**
Authorities are grappling with a wave of violence in Tijuana after 12 people were executed across the city within a 24-hour period on Thursday, September 19. Most of the victims bore gunshot wounds, and some were found in advanced stages of decomposition.
The grim day began early with the discovery of a 57-year-old man’s body in a black RAM Dakota pickup truck at 6:31 a.m. on Avenida Loma de las Flores, in the Lomas del Refugio neighborhood. The man was unidentified.
Just a few hours later, at 9:32 a.m., the bodies of two men, aged 40 and 36, were found on Kepler Street in the Empleado Postal neighborhood. One was lying on the ground with gunshot wounds, while the second was found slumped in the passenger seat of a GMC Yukon XL with its engine running, also bearing gunshot wounds.
The violence continued with the discovery of two graves at 1:22 p.m. on Tehuacán Street in the Ejido Francisco Villa neighborhood. Each grave contained a male body wrapped in black plastic bags, both in advanced stages of decomposition, making identification impossible at this time.
At 3:06 p.m., the body of another unidentified 36-year-old man was found on Paseos del Rubí Oriente Avenue in the Valle del Rubí neighborhood. This victim also had gunshot wounds to the chest. Authorities detained one person in connection with this case but did not provide further details.
Later in the afternoon, at 5:26 p.m., four male bodies were discovered in the trunk of a grey Volkswagen Vento sedan on Second Street and Hernán Cortez Avenue in the Soler neighborhood. The victims were naked and their ages ranged from 20 to 45 years old. None had been identified at the time of the report.
At 6:11 p.m., a decomposed male body was found on Vicente Guerrero Street in the Xicoténcatl Leyva neighborhood. The body was wrapped in a black plastic bag and placed inside a box further wrapped in blankets. The victim’s age and identity are yet unknown.
The violence continued into the night when a 57-year-old man was found dead at 10:47 p.m. in a grey Jeep Cherokee on Las Delicias South Boulevard in the Hacienda de las Delicias neighborhood. The man had sustained gunshot wounds to his chest. A woman was also reported injured at the scene.
With these incidents, the number of homicides in September has reached 104, bringing the total for 2024 to 1,381.
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### Secondary Article: Continued Violence in Tijuana: Multiple Fatalities in Armed Attacks
**September 19, 2024**
The city of Tijuana has been a locus of violence with multiple armed attacks leaving several dead. On September 19, two people were killed in a shooting in the Postal neighborhood. This comes amidst heightened security concerns and ongoing criminal gang activity in the region.
During the early hours of that day, shots were heard, and residents reported the incident to local authorities. Upon arrival, they found two male victims with severe gunshot wounds. Both were declared dead at the scene.
The escalation of violence is seen in broader statistics as the city battles an increasing number of homicides, with residents living in a constant state of fear and uncertainty. Authorities are ramping up efforts to address the surge in killings, but the situation remains tense.
In a related incident, a vehicle suspected to be used in criminal activities was intercepted. Law enforcement officials found illegal firearms and other contraband, leading to the arrest of several suspects. This indicates that the recent spate of violence is part of a larger pattern of organized crime that is prevalent in the area.
Community leaders are urging residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with authorities as efforts to curb violence continue. The ongoing violence underscores the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of crime and bring peace to Tijuana.