Monday May 22, 2023
The tragic incident took place during a car rally near the Mexico-US border where 19 people were shot, 10 were reported. Authorities are actively searching for multiple shooters responsible for this road rage massacre. The ambush took place in San Vicente near Ensenada on the Pacific coast of the Baja Peninsula, about 73 miles from the US border, according to Reuters.
The violence broke out just after 2pm on the second day of the two-day off-road rally. local time on Saturday. A disturbing video circulating on social media revealed SUVs lined up along the road, with screams and a barrage of gunshots heard in the background. Several individuals, apparently wounded by gunshots, were seen lying on the ground.
According to eyewitnesses and 911 calls cited by Reuters, several gunmen brandishing rifles emerged from at least two gray vans parked at the gas station. They fired a hail of bullets at the gathered rally participants. After the attack, the attackers quickly retreated and fled in their vans. The incident occurred approximately 86 miles from San Diego, California.
Law enforcement authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection with the attack. Ensenado Mayor Armando Ayala Robles revealed that the State Attorney General Ricardo Ivan Carpio Sanchez has commissioned a specialized team to investigate this horrific massacre. The rally was organized by a group known as Cachanillazo to offer condolences to those affected by the tragedy. They admitted that events during the tour were beyond their control.
The shocking act of violence sent shockwaves through the community, with many questioning the motives and identity of the attackers. Authorities are stepping up efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice and provide answers to grieving families and the general public. The investigation into the car rally massacre is still ongoing and it is hoped that those responsible for this heinous crime will be identified and apprehended.
