## Five Dead from Friday to Saturday in Tijuana; Only One Arrest Made
Tijuana has recorded a total of 64 homicides in the first 14 days of September. Between Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 alone, five individuals were found dead, all bearing signs of violence, and some with gunshot wounds.
On Friday, September 13 at 5:52 AM, the body of a man aged between 40 and 45 was discovered wrapped in a white and gray blanket on López Leyva Street in the López Leyva neighborhood. Official reports indicate the corpse showed signs of violence.
Approximately an hour later, at 6:58 AM, another body was found on a hillside near Avenida Orquídeas in the Residential Alameda area. The victim, an unidentified man estimated to be around 40, had a gunshot wound to the head.
That evening, at 7:26 PM, police were alerted to a male corpse discovered between Carrillo Puerto and 5 de Mayo streets in the Zona Centro neighborhood. The unidentified man, aged between 40 and 45, had a head wound.
At 9:50 PM, another body was found on Kepler Street in the Empleado Postal neighborhood. The victim, a 53-year-old male, displayed injuries consistent with gunshot wounds to the right clavicle and right arm.
Early on Saturday, September 14 at 12:01 AM, the body of an unidentified man was discovered in front of house number 6455 on Primera Street in the Linda Vista neighborhood. The corpse bore gunshot wounds to the chest, arms, and back. Authorities confirmed one arrest related to this case, though no further details were provided.
These incidents bring Tijuana’s murder count to 1,341 for the year 2024, making it the municipality with the highest number of homicides in Baja California.
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### Additional News on Tijuana’s Crime Wave
#### Rising Violence in Tijuana Continues to Draw Concern
Amid rising violence in Tijuana, authorities report alarming homicide rates. According to recent data, Tijuana has seen a significant increase in violent crimes, with September marking a particularly deadly month.
In one recent case, a triple homicide was reported in the Zona Norte district, where three men were found dead inside a vehicle, all with gunshot wounds. Local residents express growing concern over the escalating violence and lack of sufficient police presence.
Authorities are struggling to manage the surge in crime. The mayor of Tijuana recently announced a new task force aimed at reducing homicides and improving public safety, but residents remain skeptical. Many fear the measures are too little, too late.
Community leaders are calling for more support from federal agencies to combat the wave of violence. NGOs in the region are also pushing for better social programs to address the root causes of crime, such as poverty and lack of education.
Local police continue to conduct investigations and increase patrols in high-crime areas. However, the recent spate of killings suggests that Tijuana’s battle with violence is far from over. The city, once known for its vibrant culture and economic opportunities, now grapples with fear and uncertainty as the homicide rate climbs.