Cancun, Q.R. — Police in Cancun are investigating the double murder of a man and woman outside a house Sunday night. The shooting happened in Los Corales of SM 77 where the man and woman were hit by a spray of bullets and left for dead.
Authorities arrived at the home where paramedics confirmed both had been killed. According to authorities, the targeted shooting is being investigated as a likely mistaken identify.
Initial reports indicate the attack was believed directed against a suspected drug dealer who lived in the home and escaped unharmed.
The woman had arrived at the man’s house to attend a dance rehearsal a few blocks away when they were both shot. As they walked out of the house, two armed individuals approached the home and opened fire.
Both were killed.
Neighbors said the person who was the likely target of the attack was a known criminal in the area. He managed to avoid being shot.
Cancun authorities are investigating a possible case of mistaken identity. The deceased have not been named.
