Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — At least one dead and two injured was the result of a Monday night bar shooting in Playa del Carmen. Police were called to the scene on Calle 2 between 120 and 125 in the Ejido Norte neighborhood in response to gunfire.
According to preliminary information, the exchange of bullets resulted in the death of at least one person and injuries to two others after four people were targeted.
Initial reports indicate that unknown individuals arrived at the bar and fired at four targets. At least one person was confirmed dead at the scene. Two of the injured were able to transport themselves to hospital. There is no confirmation on the outcome of the third person involved.
At least two of the people involved in the Monday night shooting were bar employees. Police launched a search operation for the perpetrators and, according to available information, made one arrest.
Additional information regarding an official second death or motive for the attack has not been released.