Feb 11 β€’ 15:05 UTC πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico Milenio (ES)

State police and generator of violence are injured after confrontation in Tijuana

A state police officer and an alleged gang member were injured in a shooting incident in Tijuana during an operation targeting violent crimes.

In Tijuana, a confrontation between state police and suspected gang members resulted in injuries to a police officer and a presumed criminal. The incident occurred in the Valle de las Palmas area, which is known for high violence rates. The police were conducting an operation aimed at identifying individuals connected to recent violent acts when they attempted to pull over a vehicle. The vehicle's occupants opened fire on the police, injuring one officer in the leg. In response, the police returned fire, injuring and apprehending one of the suspects along with two others involved in the incident.

Both the injured officer and the detained suspect were taken to a hospital by Red Cross paramedics. Reports indicate that both suffered from injuries to their left lower limbs. The police operation not only aimed at apprehending suspects but also sought to reclaim public safety in an area severely affected by organized crime. During the incident, two handguns were also confiscated from the vehicle, indicating the preparedness of the suspects for violence.

The confrontation exemplifies the ongoing struggles that law enforcement faces in Tijuana, where criminal groups frequently clash with police. With Tijuana being one of the most violent cities in Mexico, the authorities are under constant pressure to mitigate crime and protect citizens. This event underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement in such high-risk environments, as well as the necessity for robust strategies to combat organized crime in the region.

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