Sinaloa prosecutor investigates second femicide in 11 days in Escuinapa

The Attorney General's Office of Sinaloa is investigating a femicide in the municipality of Escuinapa, marking the second such crime in just 11 days. The victim, identified as 20-year-old Briseida Abigail “N”, was shot at her home in the Azteca neighborhood.

Emergency services transported her to a local hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries upon arrival and showed no signs of life. The incident prompted the mobilization of federal, state, and civil protection forces to the area after calls to emergency lines reported gunfire.

This case tragically follows another violent incident on June 8. On that night, Arturo Ramiro “N”, a 40-year-old baseball player and sports official for the Escuinapa city council, along with his partner Yessenia, were taking their niece, Grecia Guadalupe “N”, to receive medical attention for an scorpion sting. The three became caught in a crossfire between rival criminal groups.

Arturo Ramiro “N” and his 14-year-old niece, para-athlete Grecia Guadalupe “N”, died at the scene. Yessenia sustained severe injuries. The Attorney General's Office is actively pursuing both investigations.