Two Americans were injured after a shooting in the border city of Ciudad Juarez. Mexican authorities are investigating.
Fiscalía General del Estado (State Investigation Agency) said in a press release that the victims were 31 and 61 years old, and they were attacked on Wednesday while reviewing documents at the North District District Attorney’s Office near San Antonio.
The shooting occurred on Juan Gabriel y Asseraderos Road Axis, shortly after the victim stopped.
Authorities said the couple were transported by their relatives to the El Paso border in Texas for medical treatment. According to the press release, they also received treatment from the Mexican authorities.
Their vehicle is described as the latest model with a cherry color and a Texas license plate. After the shooting, the scene was sealed off and nine cartridge cases were found.
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The agency said that the preliminary investigation has obtained information about the suspect, but the investigation into the shooting is still ongoing. No more details were announced immediately.
El paso police The department has been contacted for comments.
Due to crimes and kidnapping incidents, the US State Department currently recommends that Americans reconsider their travel to Chihuahua, the state where Ciudad Juarez is located.
“Violent crimes and gang activities are common,” Consulting state. “Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Territorial battles between criminal groups have led to violent crime in areas frequented by American citizens and US government employees, including restaurants and shopping malls during the day.
“Bystanders were injured or killed in the shooting. U.S. citizens and [lawful permanent residents] Has been a victim of kidnapping. “
After nearly two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the land border between the United States and Mexico reopened earlier this month to allow non-essential travel.
Americans can travel to the country even if they are not vaccinated Fight against coronavirus.
However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) It is recommended that Americans make sure that they are vaccinated before going to Mexico, and that unvaccinated travelers avoid unnecessary visits to the country.
The health agency classifies Mexico as “Level 3”, indicating the “high level” of COVID-19.
“Fully vaccinated travelers are unlikely to contract and spread COVID-19,” the CDC said on its page about COVID-19 in Mexico. “However, international travel brings additional risks, and even fully vaccinated travelers may increase the risk of infection and transmission of certain COVID-19 variants.”
