Cancun, Q.R. — A search continues for two hitmen who shot dead a man they were pursuing on a busy Cancun roadway. On Saturday night, a man identified as 30 to 35 year old Juan “N” was found dead by police.
The Cuban national was killed after being shot in a targeted attack that involved a chase along Puerto Juárez Avenue (Talleres Avenue). Emergency agencies were mobilized to provide assistance following public reports of a gunshot victim Saturday night between 131st and 133rd streets in Region 101.
According to onlookers, the deceased was being chased by men, who they claimed, were two hitmen on a motorcycle.
As the man ran for cover, he was struck by the gunfire and fell, at which time the motorcycle stopped and those on board shot him several more times. Paramedics responding to the 7:30 p.m. incident confirmed the victim suffered at least five gun shot wounds.
Police found the victim lying on the sidewalk next to a utility pole. Officers cordoned off the area while the scene was processed and the body transferred to the Forensic Medical Service (Semefo).
