## Tragic Incident in Tijuana: Son Murders Mother Under Influence of Drugs
In the early hours of Wednesday, August 7, a horrifying event took place in Tijuana’s Francisco Villa neighborhood. A 23-year-old man, influenced by drugs, brutally murdered his 60-year-old mother while she was sleeping. The tragic incident occurred at the intersection of Margarito Araiza Street and Juan Barbosa Alley.
Municipal authorities, who were the first to respond to the scene, stated that the son used a knife to slit his mother’s throat. This incident adds to a disturbing pattern of similar events in the area.
On September 16, 2023, a 34-year-old man named Gabriel “N” killed his 68-year-old father, Humberto “N,” while under the influence of alcohol in the Tres de Octubre neighborhood. According to the official report, the mother and wife of the involved parties testified that Gabriel and his father had been drinking at home. A heated argument turned physical, leading Gabriel to stab his father in the stomach.
Just days before this, on September 9, a fire broke out in a home in the Azteca neighborhood. MagÃn de Jesús Gutiérrez Morales, 30, who was also reportedly under the influence of drugs, started the fire. He claimed to have seen ghosts in his room and attempted to burn them. The fire resulted in the deaths of his 69-year-old father, Edmidio Gutiérrez RamÃrez; 46-year-old renter, Hortensia Gómez López; and ultimately, his 64-year-old mother, Marilú Morales Gamboa, who succumbed to her injuries four days later in the IMSS Clinic #1 due to septic shock from her burns.
### Additional Related News: Increased Drug-Related Violence in Tijuana
In recent months, Tijuana has witnessed a surge in drug-related violence, further exacerbating the city’s already troubling crime rates. Law enforcement agencies are grappling to control this uptick as it continues to endanger both local residents and law enforcement officers.
On August 4, 2024, three women were murdered in Tijuana within a few hours. The incidents, believed to be connected to drug cartel activities, highlight the escalating danger faced by the city’s population.
Additionally, on July 30, 2024, several individuals linked to a taqueros’ homicide were apprehended. These individuals were also involved in an attack on the National Guard, demonstrating the boldness of criminal organizations operating under the influence of narcotics.
Authorities stress the urgent need for better drug rehabilitation programs and more robust law enforcement measures to mitigate drug-related crimes. The community remains on edge as these violent occurrences continue to unfold with alarming frequency.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for more updates on this developing story.