Armed attack at the 'Despecho' bar in Puebla: Three dead and four injured
An armed attack outside the Despecho bar in Puebla has resulted in three fatalities and four injuries.
In the early hours of the morning in Puebla, an armed attack at the Despecho bar left three people dead and four others injured. The incident occurred around 3:00 AM when gunmen on motorcycles targeted a group of young individuals inside a Mercedes Benz van as they exited the bar. The victims, identified as two men and one woman aged between 25 and 30, were specifically aimed at, indicating a direct attack against them.
The attack also injured several bystanders in the vicinity, highlighting the apparent indiscriminate nature of the firing. Following the incident, local authorities arrested four suspects believed to be involved in the shooting, prompting an immediate security operation that included helicopter support to locate any potential remaining attackers and ensure the safety of the surrounding areas.
The Secretaría de Seguridad of Puebla classified the attack as a targeted shooting rather than random violence. This incident raises concerns about public safety in the nightlife district of Angelópolis and underscores the ongoing issue of violence in Mexico, particularly related to organized crime and gang activity, warranting further investigation from local law enforcement and public safety officials.