Memo Garza's team attacked; singer postpones Chiapas concert
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer Memo Garza's team was targeted in an armed assault on the Puebla-Tehuacán highway, resulting in two injuries.
- The attack occurred as the group was returning from a performance, with their vehicle sustaining multiple bullet impacts.
- Garza has postponed a scheduled concert in Chiapas due to the incident, with updates on the injured and rescheduled dates to follow.
Singer Memo Garza announced that his team was the victim of an attempted assault early on June 28, while traveling on the Puebla-Tehuacán highway near the Xonacatepec bridge. The incident occurred as the artist and his crew were returning from a performance in Tlaxcala.
According to official reports, an armed group intercepted their vehicle and opened fire. Garza stated in a social media release that the tour bus sustained several bullet impacts, and two members of his team were injured. Fortunately, their injuries are not considered severe.
As a direct consequence of the attack, Garza was forced to cancel a concert scheduled for Sunday in Chiapas. The group has assured fans that they will provide timely updates on the condition of the injured team members and the ongoing situation. A new date for the postponed concert has not yet been announced.
Garza, originally from Cadereyta, Nuevo León, gained fame as the lead vocalist for the regional Mexican group La Adictiva. He joined the band in 2014 and remained with them for nearly a decade before launching his solo career in 2023. During his time with La Adictiva, he performed hits like "Después de ti, ¿quién?" and "El viejón."
We will be communicating any updates on their health status and the development of the situation in due course.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.