Mahahual, Q.R. — Authorities are continuing their search for a gunman who got away on foot after a deadly shooting. Police are looking for the person responsible for killing a young Mahahual bar patron.
The targeted shooting happened in the early morning hours inside La Bodeguita. Police were called to Huachinango Street between Sierra and Cherna in response to the attack.
According to eye witnesses, a man of medium build dressed in black entered the bar and went directly to the table where the victim was sitting. The victim, a male in shorts, t-shirt and sandals, was approached by the lone gunman.
After the exchange of a few words, the man pulled out a gun and fired at the seated bar patron.
Paramedics from the local fire department arrived at the scene to provide assistance after being notified of the shooting, however, they confirmed that the young man no longer had vital signs.
The State Attorney General’s Office was notified and a coroner sent to remove the body. The shooting victim has been identified as 19 year old Ismael “O”.
The man responsible for pulling the trigger reportedly walked out of the bar and vanished on foot. A single 9mm shell casing marked GN A6, ammunition likely meant to be used by Mexico’s Guardia Nacional (National Guard), was collected from the scene.
Police continue their search.
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