**Two Men Injured in Mariano Matamoros Shooting with No Arrests Reported**
On the morning of December 22, two men, aged 26 and 40, were seriously injured in a shooting incident in the Mariano Matamoros neighborhood of Tijuana. The attackers, who fled the scene heading towards Calzada Zapoteca, have not yet been apprehended according to police reports.
The attack occurred just before 8:30 a.m. when the victims, identified as Jesús and Marco Antonio, were sitting in a white GMC Sierra truck outside their home on Tamazula Street. The victims had recently arrived in Tijuana from Sinaloa. Armed assailants in a gray Hyundai opened fire on them, striking Marco Antonio in the leg, while Jesús was shot twice, once in the leg and once in the back. Both were taken to a hospital for medical care.
Authorities have launched an operation to capture the attackers, but as of now, no arrests have been made.
**Additional Incident: Fatal Shooting in Tijuana**
In another violent incident that occurred earlier that same day, a man around 35 years old was shot in the chest and killed in the Tijuana River channel area near the Via Rapida Poniente and Emiliano Zapata Street in the 20 de Noviembre neighborhood. The man, whose identity remains unknown, was found wearing black pants, sneakers, and a t-shirt. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene due to a gunshot wound beneath his left nipple.
While these incidents have drawn attention to the ongoing violence in Tijuana, authorities continue their investigation in hopes of cracking down on the city’s crime wave.
**Secondary Article: Recent Surge in Violence in Tijuana**
Adding to the concerning trend of violence in Tijuana, recent statistics have shown a series of similar incidents involving firearms. Local law enforcement has ramped up efforts in key neighborhoods to improve safety and reduce crime rates.
In response to the upsurge in violence, community leaders are advocating for increased cooperation between citizens and authorities, encouraging the reporting of any suspicious activities. Additionally, there are calls for more resources and support from federal agencies to assist in strategic planning against organized crime in the region.
Tijuana’s government officials have stated their commitment to tackling the issue by enhancing police presence in hotspots and implementing community engagement programs to foster a safer environment for all residents.