Young man fatally shot in Mexico City, linked to local gang

A young man was killed in a shooting Tuesday night in the Morelos neighborhood of Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc borough. Dayron Jacob, 22, was in a white Smart car with his girlfriend when the attack occurred around 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of Jesús Carranza and Estanquillo streets, near the Tepito area.

Police were alerted to the sound of gunfire. Paramedics arrived at the scene and confirmed that Jacob had no vital signs. The vehicle he was driving ended up crashing into a metal stall. According to initial reports, the young man sustained two gunshot wounds, one to the face and another to the chest.

His 24-year-old girlfriend told police that a man emerged from between the market stalls and began shooting at them. After the attack, Jacob lost control of the car, causing it to collide with the stall. The girlfriend reported seeing the attacker flee on foot toward Bartolomé street. Seven .380 caliber shell casings were found at the scene.

The victim had the word "muerte" (death) tattooed on one of his hands, according to initial observations at the scene. Authorities are linking the victim to the "Los Fortis" family, which is reportedly involved in drug dealing in the area. The Mexico City Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation to determine the motive for the attack, identify the perpetrator, and ascertain if the crime is connected to disputes between criminal groups in the area.