The U.S. State Department is following the incident and "working closely with local authorities to determine if any U.S. citizens were affected," a spokesperson said in a statement to ABC News. Two visitors from Canada died after being shot on Friday Jan. 21, 2022, at the five-star Hotel Xcaret in Playa del Carmen, which is about 45 miles south of Cancun. Thankfully, there were only a few minor scrapes and bruises along the way, with the exception of one guest, who was injured. Also in March, authorities found four bodies dumped in undergrowth in Cancun, and said they were part of a total of 13 murders committed by the Jalisco cartel in the resort since September. In October, an American and a German tourist were killed in crossfire between two drug gangs in the resort town of Tulum. Four Americans were injured in a beachfront shoot-out between Mexican gangsters that left two suspected drug dealers dead and tourists scrambling for cover. A shooting between suspected rival drug gangs broke out on the beach of a resort in Cancun, Mexico, Thursday afternoon, sending guests scrambling for safety. State authorities called it a clash between rival groups of drug dealers on a beach near two hotels. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Two suspected drug dealers were killed in the shootout. He called the attack a serious blow to the development and security of the state putting the image of the state at grave risk.. Holidaymakers at the five-star luxury beach resort in Cancun barricaded themselves in rooms when a party of 10-15 armed criminals arrived on the beach by boat and killed two rivals in what local police described as a targeted execution. Cancuns seafront is much sought after by several cartels for its lucrative retail drug trade, and the shootings are just the latest display of gang violence that has disrupted the once tranquil reputation of Mexicos Caribbean coast. Hernndez Gutirrez said the jet skis had been found and seized. They said that at 11:30 a.m., a group of four to five people showed up at the beach "and mentioned that they were going to be in charge of the sale of drugs in that area of the beach." There were two guys and maybe even a third, who came in on jet skis, and what I saw was them shooting up into the sky, Lebassa said. pic.twitter.com/fL9BP7Jisb, Mike Sington (@MikeSington) November 4, 2021. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. (Mike Sington/Handout via REUTERS ). The carnage sent tourists scrambling for cover after 15 drug gang gunmen rocked up in ski masks and opened fire on the beach in front of the Azul Beach Resort and the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun. Dining options range from local Caribbean specialties to a wellness-focused restaurant with smoothies and vegan offerings and 24-hour room service for a late-night bite. He told a local radio station that "about 15 people arrived on the beach to assassinate the two men," The Associated Press reported. A US official briefed on the incident. All rights reserved. Still no announcement or update from hotel, Hyatt, or police. In January, prosecutors said the killing of two Canadians near Cancun was motivated by debts between international gangs apparently dedicated to drug and weapons trafficking. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Mike Sington, a former executive, said he was at the resort and posted video footage on his Twitter account. At the moment, several cartels battle for the area's profitable drug trade. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Police in Playa del Carmen recently arrested 26 people, most of them reportedly for drug sales, after an officer was shot dead and locked in a car boot. Two people are dead after a shooting involving alleged drug gangs in a Mexico resort zone Thursday afternoon, authorities said. (Mike Sington/Handout via REUTERS). The other was killed on the beach. It's not the first time tourists have been caught in the crossfire of such battles. Video of the incident verified by NBC News. or redistributed. The shooting happened on a beach in Baha Petempich,. The other three sustained minor injuries. WATCH: A shooting involving rival gangs on a beach near Mexico's Caribbean resort of Cancun left two suspected drug dealers dead on Thursday and sparked panic among foreign tourists./ via @AFP pic.twitter.com/6q6lez5OOm, Concept News Central (@cnc_tribunephl) November 5, 2021. In November, a commando of drug gang gunmen stormed a beach at Puerto Morelos, a resort just south of Cancun, and opened fire in front of luxury hotels, executing two drug dealers from a rival gang. According to local press reports, there were simultaneous attacks on two bars located on the same avenue. Market data provided by Factset. Puerto Morelos is a popular tourist area on Mexico's eastern coast, about 25km (about 15 miles) south of Cancun. The bodies of the deceased were taken to the Forensic Medical Service, where they are expected to be identified by their relatives. The shooting left two dead and four Americans injured. The government is planning a luxury airport near Tulum and an intercity rail line that will loop around the whole Yucatn Peninsula, on whose tip Cancun sits. Weve been coming down for 31 years and weve never had any issues.. Read about our approach to external linking. Mexican state authorities said armed individuals were spotted in the beach area of Hyatt Riviera Cancun and reported to police, "who took the lives of two men who are presumed to be drug dealers.". The Puerto Morelos shooting comes two weeks after a California travel blogger and a German tourist were killed in a similar shootout Oct. 20 in the beach town of Tulum. A group of men wearing ski masks arrived by boat at a beach on Mexico's Caribbean coast and executed two suspected drug gang members in the latest episode of the area's narcotics war. According to local reporters, the Mexican army arrived at the resort moments after the shooting. In another, he appears to hold a mobile phone and a third photo shows him sitting in a lounge chair. Two men, presumed to be drug dealers, died in the attack one on the beach and the other inside one of the hotels, according to ABC News. The head prosecutor of Quintana Roo state, Oscar Montes de Oca, told the Radio Formula station: "About 15 people arrived on the beach to assassinate two men who had showed up saying they were the new dealers in the area.. Three other tourists were wounded in the incident which took place at a street-side eatery, AP reported. An American vacationing in Cancun confirmed to ABC News that he heard shots fired while at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel in Puerto Morelos. [1/5] Hotel workers are seen at the entrance to a hotel after two suspected drug gang members were shot dead in a beachfront clash between rival groups near the Mexican resort of Cancun, in Puerto . 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. IE 11 is not supported. A suspect had been detained in relation to the attack, which did not take place in the resorts hotel zone, according to prosecutors in the coastal state of Quintana Roo. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. There have been signs that the situation in Quintana Roo state, where all the resorts are located, was out of control months ago. Shots were reported around. A shootout between rival drug gangs at a ritzy Cancun resort left four Americans hurt, according to reports. Another person was also injured in the gun rampage, although it's not clear whether they were a guest or a member of hotel staff, according to local media. LGBT tourists at five star Cancun resort dash for shelter as 'rival drug dealers' battle on Mexican beach. Guests gather in the hotel lobby after a reported shooting at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun resort, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Nov. 4, 2021 in this still image obtained from a social media video. Montes de Oca said one of the men targeted in the attack fled into one of the hotels before he died. Lebassa says this was the first incident of this kind hes seen in his 31 years of coming to Cancun. The shootings are the latest chapter in drug gang violence on Mexico's Caribbean coast. Three other foreign tourists were wounded in the rampage at a street-side eatery, near Tulum's main strip, including two German men and a Dutch woman. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The department is urging U.S. citizens in the area to let loved ones know they are safe. The gunmen headed ashore in front of a Hyatt Resort just south of Cancun and opened fire. We are now working hand in hand with our hotel partner to calm and nurture our guests., LGBT tourists at five star Cancun resort dash for shelter as rival drug dealers battle on Mexican beach, Shocking video shows moment police called by Southwest accused mother of kidnapping biracial daughter, Disabled activist dies after United Airlines destroyed her custom wheelchair, Restoring Mexico's mangroves can shield shores, store carbon, Latinos with dark skin face more discrimination, study finds, Migrant Oregon weed workers face threats amid illegal boom, the Hyatt was hosting a week-long Day of the Dead celebration for LGBT+ travellers, Chicago police chief, U.S. attorney resign after Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Market data provided by Factset. It was slippery as hell.". The World of Hyatt program has just announced that 372 of its hotels will be changing categories as of March 28, 2023. There was a delayed reaction for about maybe five seconds, then everybody started scrambling and screaming and crying, and running, Arms recounted. All rights reserved. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. He said two of them lost their lives at the scene and that there were no serious injuries. Frightened tourists shared images and comments on social media about how they had to hide from the shootout. They included two German men and a Dutch woman. Quintana Roo Governor Carlos Manuel Joaquin Gonzlez said in a statement that the shootout was "a strong blow to the development of the state," Radio Formula reported. Tourists at a four-star resort in Cancun were forced to run for their lives as gunmen on jet skis stormed the beach and opened fire. "We advise U.S. citizens in the area to contact concerned family and/or friends to let them know they are safe.". He tweeted that the incident "hurts our society" adding that "we will continue investigating together with the federal forces until we find those responsible". Mexican marines with bulletproof vests, helmets and assault rifles were seen patrolling Cancuns tourist-crowded beaches following the Tuesday shooting. The shootings were the latest chapter in drug gang violence that has sullied the reputation of Mexicos Caribbean coast as a once-tranquil oasis. There have been signs that the situation in Quintana Roo state, where all the resorts are located, was out of control months ago. Staff hustled us into hidden rooms behind the kitchens.". A US official briefed on the incident confirmed to ABC News that the Americans were hurt, with one reportedly shot but recovering well in hospital and the other three sustaining minor injuries. The shooting began at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Kabah Avenue, in the nightlife heart of the tourist resort. A shooting at a ritzy resort near Cancun left two Canadians dead and one other injured Friday, Mexican authorities said. And in nearby Playa del Carmen, police stage a massive raid in October on the beach towns restaurant-lined Quinta Avenida, detaining 26 suspects most apparently for drug sales after a city policewoman was shot to death and locked in the trunk of a car last week. Tourists visiting Cancun were sent running for their lives after gunmen on jet skis opened fire on the beach, steps away from the Grand Ocean Palm resorts. Another witness, who was on the beach with her daughter at the time of the shooting, said that the gunfire began 15 minutes after the National Guard had left the area. Prosecutors said Friday they have arrested a suspect in that killing. A shootout involving rival gangs on a beach near the Mexican resort of Cancn has left two suspected drug dealers dead, prosecutors say. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. The Tulum gunfight also apparently broke out between two groups that operate street-level drug sales in the area, according to prosecutors. A shootout at a busy beach in Cancn in early November left two suspected drug dealers dead. Former Mexican Senator Claudia Anaya likened the tourists' experience at the resort to a "horror movie," saying that the problem of violence in Mexico is no longer confined to just the streets. The stretch of beach is near various popular resorts, and the shooting sent vacationers running to their hotel rooms. In one photo he is seen holding a gun. A Hyatt spokesperson said in a statement to ABC News that they are "aware of a developing situation at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun. Two men were killed and a third was injured Saturday night after members of suspected rival drug cartels opened fire at a popular Mexican beach resort, officials say. Governor Carlos Joaquin said the commando of gunmen wore ski masks and arrived by boat at the beach before fleeing by boat. pic.twitter.com/Hf7SRzRJIZ. No one appeared to be injured, authorities said. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. A group of drug gang gunmen stormed ashore a beach near luxury hotels in Cancun, Mexico, on Thursday and executed two drug dealers from a rival gang. Fortunately, no one was harmed or injured during the shooting. Governor Carlos Joaquin called the attack a serious blow to the development and security of the state putting the image of the state at grave risk. Active shooter at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun Resort. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "My initial thought was that you hear of drug cartels kidnapping tourists and holding them for ransom, then killing them anyway, and I was really dreading that that was the case," he said. Hotel staff huddled together in corner. The chief police of the coastal state of Quintana Roo said the incident occurred Tuesday when the suspects pulled up dressed as soldiers and began shooting in Cancun's hotel zone. Here's why. "They've been staying at the Hyatt Ziva resort in Cancun," he said. "Consular officials are contacting local authorities to gather more information and stand ready to provide consular assistance.". Pronouns: she/her. He said one of the men who was shot died on the beach, while another fled into one of the hotels before dying. Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana is only 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) along the shores of Juanillo Beach. The U.S. embassy in Mexico said consulate officials were looking into social media reports of shots being fired at a resort in Cancun. He ran back into the hotel and ended up in some random room with one of the housekeepers, said Mr Krop, whose account of events was confirmed to The Independent by Eric Krop. The suspects, both believed to be drug dealers, were killed. The shooting comes nearly two weeks after two female tourists were killed during an apparent drug gang shootout in the Mexico resort destination of Tulum. Market data provided by Factset. At first glance, this might feel like a wash. A suspect had been detained in relation. USA TODAY 0:00 0:34 Two men died on Thursday near the Mexican city of Cancun in a shooting outside of a luxury resort. The attack took place in the Petempich Bay, between Cancun and the quieter former fishing village of Playa del Carmen on Mexicos tropical Yucatn Peninsula. The chief police of the coastal state. Theyre not telling us anything. Thanks for contacting us. Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. Several guests have now told be they saw gunman come up from the beach, actively shooting. ARMED men reportedly stormed a five-star resort in Cancun today as terrified Americans hid in their rooms while shots were apparently heard. Video of the incident verified by NBC News shows guests hiding after being told to take cover at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun. Lucio Hernndez Gutirrez, the chief of police of the coastal state of Quintana Roo, said the attackers apparently pulled up to the beach on jet skis and opened fire at a beach in Cancuns hotel zone. The shooting is the latest in a spate. Four Americans were injured in a beachfront shoot-out between Mexican gangsters that left two suspected drug dealers dead and tourists scrambling for cover. 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