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Tulum beach club shooting leaves one dead and one in custody

Tulum, Q.R. — One person was shot to death and second arrested in a targeted Tulum shooting Saturday. The shooting happed inside a coastal area beach club shortly before 4:00 p.m. The now-deceased is reported to have been a known drug dealer.

Police responded to reports of gunfire inside the establishment at Kilometer 6 of the hotel zone. According to available information, municipal police and navy personnel responded to the report, arriving to find shell casings littering the floor around one dead male.

Paramedics were called to the beach club, but only officially pronounced the shot man dead.

Authorities began a search for the gunman. At the scene, one person was taken into custody. Neither the deceased or the arrested male have been identified.

Police and paramedics were at the scene. One person was taken into custody. Photos: August 3, 2024.

Local authorities have not made a public statement regarding the Saturday afternoon Tulum beach club shooting.