Gunfire attack on passenger van near school in Acapulco; 2 students and the driver are injured
A gun attack on a passenger van in Acapulco resulted in injuries to two students and the driver, occurring near a local school.
This morning, a shooting incident was reported involving a passenger van in Acapulco, leaving three people injured, including two students from the COBACH school and the driver. The attack took place in the Chinameca neighborhood, approximately 100 meters from the educational institution around 6:55 AM. Eyewitnesses described a man on a motorcycle who chased down the public transport van and opened fire just 70 meters from the school grounds.
The incident resulted in injuries to the driver and two students, one of whom was shot in the abdomen. A fellow student helped the injured girl and transported her to the school for initial assistance. Shortly after, both the girl and the driver were taken by ambulance to a local hospital for further medical care. The authorities mobilized state, federal, and municipal security forces to investigate the situation and assess the implications of this violent attack near a school setting.
This shooting underscores the persistent violence and insecurity challenges facing many regions in Mexico, where such attacks can have heightened ramifications within the community, particularly in proximity to educational environments. The incident raises serious concerns regarding safety for students and the necessity for effective law enforcement to protect public spaces from such violent conflicts.