One police officer was killed and another injured in a shooting that took place in Mexico, right outside the hotel where the Cuban Under-20 soccer team is staying for the Concacaf tournament.
Shooting Incident Details
The incident occurred this Wednesday before 9:00 am outside the well-known Hotel Casa Inn Celaya Veleros in the city of Celaya, one of the event's venues. According to Periódico Correo, a newspaper from the state of Guanajuato, elements of the General Directorate of Traffic and Road Police arrived at the hotel to pick up the athletes and transport them to the stadium where the tournament is being held. While waiting in the parking lot, they were shot at from various points by heavily armed individuals who later fled on motorcycles.
Despite returning fire, two officers were injured, one of them critically. They were immediately taken to the hospital, but soon after it was reported that one of them, named Franco, had died.
Members of the Municipal Police, the National Guard, and the Mexican Army arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter to secure evidence. It was reported that the gunfire struck two road police vehicles as well as a bus that was supposed to transport the athletes.
Operations to capture the attackers are still ongoing.
FAQs on the Shooting Incident Involving Cuban Soccer Team
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about the recent shooting incident outside the hotel where the Cuban Under-20 soccer team is staying in Mexico.
Who were the victims of the shooting?
The victims were police officers from the General Directorate of Traffic and Road Police. One officer was killed, and another was injured.
Where did the shooting occur?
The shooting occurred outside the Hotel Casa Inn Celaya Veleros in the city of Celaya, Mexico.
Were any members of the Cuban Under-20 soccer team harmed?
No, the members of the Cuban Under-20 soccer team were not harmed in the incident.
What steps are being taken to capture the attackers?
Members of the Municipal Police, National Guard, and Mexican Army are conducting an operation to capture the attackers, who fled the scene on motorcycles.