Tulum, Q.R. — Police are investigating the shoot-up of the FGE facilities in Tulum after armed men opened fire against the building. The targeted attack happened Sunday night that left the front of the building riddled with bullet holes.
Witnesses reported seeing armed men draw high-caliber weapons that were aimed at the front of the building. People in the area ran for cover as the armed gunmen shot at the building.
The 8:00 p.m. attack was against the headquarters of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) in the municipality of Tulum. In response to the shooting, authorities launched a search operation to locate those responsible. Although no arrests were made, authorities say they have “fully identified” the gunmen.
Members of the Municipal Police, National Guard and the FGE cordoned off the area Sunday night to collect ballistic evidence. The attack against police comes amid a growing wave of violence where organized crime groups are vying for control of territory.
Late Sunday night, the FGE (Fiscalía General del Estado) of Quintana Roo released a brief statement saying “The Quintana Roo Attorney General’s Office (FGE) reports the opening of an investigation after explosions were reported against the facade of the Social Representation’s facilities in Tulum.
“Those responsible for these acts have been fully identified, and it is working in coordination with security authorities from all three levels of government to arrest them.
“The FGE is strengthening its efforts to bring lawbreakers to justice and reiterates its commitment to zero impunity and a frontal fight against corruption.”
