Azcapotzalco Records Third Multiple Homicide in Three Months After Sunday Shooting

Azcapotzalco has recorded its third multiple homicide in three months following a shooting incident early Sunday that left four people dead and two minors injured. The Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) of Mexico City reported that the victims, two men aged 39 and 13, and two women aged 35 and 26, showed no vital signs after sustaining gunshot wounds at a residence in the Santa María Maninalco neighborhood. The two injured minors were transported to a hospital for treatment. Investigators found doses of what appeared to be drugs at the scene, which have been handed over to the Public Ministry agent. Initial reports suggest the perpetrators arrived on three motorcycles and directly fired at the individuals before fleeing. In April, a similar attack in the Nueva Santa María neighborhood resulted in the deaths of four family members, including two minors, who had stab wounds. Six individuals, some allegedly linked to the criminal group "Los Julios" operating in the State of Mexico, have been arrested in connection with that case. Also in April, an armed attack in the Francisco Villa housing unit left three men dead, reportedly ambushed by individuals on motorcycles.