They appeared 30 minutes following the scramble. Prosecutors said crime had increased due to extortion [and] drug sales to foreigners and Mexicans. We have been given the all-clear from Mexican officials to resume operations. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Ive never been so scared, literally shaking. Citing news outlet DRV Noticias, Radio Formula reported that a group of at least 10 people were later arrested in Cancun "possibly in connection with the case.". Pronouns: she/her. Legal Statement. They included two German men and a Dutch woman. 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. ", "We understand the hotel team immediately engaged local authorities who are on the scene investigating the situation," the company said, adding that it is "taking steps in an effort to ensure the safety of guests and colleagues.". About 15 people then showed up at the beach and executed the two rivals, the head prosecutor of Quintana Roo state, Oscar Montes de Oca, said. He told the Metro Weekly: "We had literally just arrived and were walking to the beach when a rain of gunfire happened, and people all started running from the beach and pool area to take cover. Four Americans were injured in a beachfront shoot-out between Mexican gangsters that left two suspected drug dealers dead and tourists scrambling for cover. "Do you think tourists want to keep coming to share our tragedy? You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Market data provided by Factset. Earlier in the day, the victims had apparently arrived at the beach in front of the Azul Beach Resort and the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun and claimed the territory as their own. The attacker, a hotel guest, is still at large and a manhunt is underway. Montes de Oca said one of the men targeted in the horror shooting attack ran into one of the hotels before dying. Features 2 outdoor pools, 3 spa tubs, and 4 outdoor tennis courts. Two suspected drug dealers were killed in the shootout. The Attorney General's Office said in a statement that it has initiated the investigation into the incident "where two men lost their lives after being shot by members of a criminal group dedicated to drug dealing and with whom, according to preliminary information, they were having a territorial dispute for the sale of toxic substances.". 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. Mexico News. Includes a "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" welcome amenity, per night. Authorities told Associated Press that the shooting reflects "a clash between rival groups of drug dealers," which has been a frequent occurrence recently in Mexico. The Puerto Morelos shooting comes two weeks after a California travel blogger and a German tourist were killed in a similar shootout in the beach town of Tulum. Along with that National Guard, Mexican marines have been deployed there as well, equipped with bulletproof vests, helmets and assault rifles. Active shooter? The Puerto Morelos shooting came two weeks after a California travel blogger and a German tourist were killed in a similar shootout in the beach town of Tulum in October. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Cancun shooting: Four Americans injured in drug gang gunfire at luxury Mexico resort. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. On October 20, a woman from San Jose, California, and a German woman were killed in a crossfire of a drug dealers' shootout in the resort of Tulum about 80 miles from Cancun. 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. An American vacationing in Cancun confirmed to ABC News that he heard shots fired while at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel in Puerto Morelos. 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. Carlos Joaquin said the commando wore ski masks and arrived by boat at the beach. "The hotel team is taking steps in an effort to ensure the safety of guests and colleagues, and further questions may be directed to local authorities," a Hyatt spokesperson told Fox News. 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. I did not see any shots coming in toward the shoreline.. During the chaos, Eric was able to call Andrew from the hotel rooms phone. Video shared on social media showed tourists scrambling for cover in a Cancun resort during Thursday's face-off between warring gangsters on a beach in Bahia Petempich, Puerto Morelos. Im fine now, barricaded in my hotel room for the night, just trying to decompress.". Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. Cancun beach shootout between alleged cartels sends guests scrambling Two suspected gang members died and one person was injured in a chaotic scene on the Mexican Riviera By Gabe Hiatt November. The local police chief tweeted a photo of the wanted gunman, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. All guests confined to lobby now. 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. 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. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. (Mike Sington/Handout via REUTERS ). The armed suspects initially escaped, but local authorities confirmed to ABC News on Friday that they have five people in custody. In June, two men were shot to death on the beach in Tulum and a third was wounded. A statement from Quintana Roo's public safety secretary confirmed that two armed individuals were seen on the resort's beach area. About 15 people arrived on the beach to assassinate two men who had showed up saying they were the new dealers in the area, the head prosecutor of Quintana Roo state, Oscar Montes de Oca, told the Radio Formula station. Rick Lebassa, a witness from Maine, also told the Associated Press that two or three gunmen shot their pistols into the air and not at the beach. "They've been staying at the Hyatt Ziva resort in Cancun," he said. Mexican soldiers walk outside the Hyatt Ziva Riviera hotel in Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo state, Mexico, on Nov. 4, 2021, after a shooting. 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. Im not overly concerned because this is the first time ever, Lebassa said. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. We've received your submission. Twitter user Mike Sington said he took cover with guests at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun Resort after being told that an active shooter was in the vicinity. Staff hustled us into hidden rooms behind the kitchens. Shots were reported around. There have been signs that the situation in Quintana Roo state, where all the resorts are located, was out of control months ago. Fortunately, no one was harmed or injured during the shooting. Both. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. "About a half-hour ago, he called me and said that men had stormed the beach with machine guns and started firing. ARMED men reportedly stormed a five-star resort in Cancun today as terrified Americans hid in their rooms while shots were apparently heard. Three other foreign tourists were wounded in the shooting at a street-side eatery that has some outdoor tables, right off Tulums main strip. A third tourist was also wounded in the gunfire. The attorney generals office for the state of Quintana Roo also tweeted that rival gangs had faced off on the beach inBaha Petempich. Rival drug gangs engaged in the Thursday gunfight on the beach outside Azul Beach Resort and the Hyatt Ziva Riviera in Puerto Morales, about 40 minutes by car from Cancun. 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. Legal Statement. 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.". Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. CANCUN, Mexico Gunfire broke out on a beach in Mexicos Caribbean coast resort of Cancun on Tuesday, sending tourists scrambling for cover, but authorities said nobody appeared to be injured. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Still no announcement or update from hotel, Hyatt, or police. The other three sustained minor injuries. Mexican resort town near Cancn sees second deadly shooting in a week A man was killed at the beachfront bar he managed in the tourist zone of Playa del Carmen By Hannah Sampson January 27,. One Hyatt guest was hit with a stray bullet, Mike Sington, a former senior executive at NBCUniversal staying at the resort, tweeted Thursday.The injured guest has been released from the hospital, Sington said, andreturned to the resort, where normal operations have resumed. "Everyone ran from beach and swimming pools. Several cartels are fighting for the areas lucrative retail drug trade. Local police confirmed today that one American was hospitalized following the shooting, but is currently stable. The other was killed on the beach. All rights reserved. LGBTQ vacation company VACAYA confirmed to ABC News that an American who was part of its group suffered a gunshot wound during the incident. Terrorist or kidnapping threat? "We advise U.S. citizens in the area to contact concerned family and/or friends to let them know they are safe.". 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. pic.twitter.com/Hf7SRzRJIZ. "Everyone ran from beach and swimming pools. [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 . Three other Americans sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalization, a US official confirmed to ABC News. Four Americans were injured in a beachfront shoot-out between Mexican gangsters that left two suspected drug dealers dead and tourists scrambling for cover. "I did not see any shots coming in towards the shoreline," said the tourist. Graphic video posted online shows the incident appears to have unfolded near an outdoor dining area. Montes de Oca said eight suspects in the Tulum attack had been detained in possession of firearms. On October 20, a woman from San Jose, California, and a German woman were killed in a crossfire of a drug dealers' shootout in the resort of Tulum about 80 miles from Cancun. Andrew Krop told Fox News his husband was at the resort performing for the Vacaya gay vacation group. 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. A shootout between rival drug gangs at a ritzy Cancun resort left four Americans hurt, according to reports. "If you are in the affected area and need immediate emergency services, please contact local authorities," the spokesperson said. The victim was welcomed back to the resort Friday to cheers from gathered guests. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. A San Jose, California woman born in India, Anjali Ryot, and German citizen Jennifer Henzold were apparently hit by crossfire from the Oct. 20 drug dealers shootout in Tulum, south of Puerto Morelos. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Thanks for contacting us. Market data provided by Factset. A shootout between rival drug gangs at a ritzy Cancun resort left four Americans hurt, according to reports. Troy Petenbrink, who was on the trip organized by New York holiday company Vacaya,said it was "chaos" as guests desperately tried to get back to the safety of the hotel. Guests ran for their lives and took shelter after being told there was a "threat to the hotel" and possible shooting at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun resort in Mexico. Krop said his husband told him he heard gunshots and barricaded himself inside a room for about an hour before resort guests were escorted into the lobby and told they were safe. Arms initially thought it was some kind of show. He tweeted that the incident "hurts our society" adding that "we will continue investigating together with the federal forces until we find those responsible". At the moment, several cartels battle for the area's profitable drug trade. At least one person has died and six more have been injured in a shooting that occurred Friday night in Cancun. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 50 USD Food and Beverage Credit towards restaurants at Westin Tempe, excluding In-Room Dining . Guests gather in the hotel lobby after a 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. 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. 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