Zacatecas is one of the entities in Mexico most punished by organized crime and this Monday, October 14, violence was present again, but this time in the municipality of Jerez.
The municipality of Jerez woke up in the midst of violent events committed by organized crime, since An armed attack was recorded in front of the municipal presidency that left five people injured, vehicles damaged, in addition to the suspension of classes in several schools and the appearance of tire failures on some road sections..
Around 7:00 a.m., when people began to move to carry out their activities and school entry times, fear and uncertainty spread among the population, since on social networks they began to warn that many explosions had been heard near the downtown area and the main garden of Jerez.
Don’t miss: This was the panic that occurred in a shopping plaza in Culiacán
Also on social networks it was warned that There were injured people, as well as damaged taxis and several vehicles that traveled on those roads reported that they had punctured, presumably with metal stars known as “ponchallantas”, in addition to the appearance of blankets with messages from organized crime in various places. of the entity.
Finally, until 10:00 a.m., the Zacatecas Attorney General’s Office (FGJEZ) confirmed that in the early hours of this Monday, a notification was received to the 911 Emergency System regarding an armed attack in the central neighborhood of the municipality of Jerez, Zacatecas.
Given these facts, it is mentioned that Various corporations went to the scene “where various firearm casings and damaged vehicles were located, as a result of said attack, there is a record of 5 injured people.” “who are currently receiving medical attention and who are reported to be out of danger.”
Lee: They kidnap 6 community members in Michoacán; They find 4 bodies with signs of torture
An hour later, the Spokesperson of the State Security Board also issued a statement, where it coincides that five people were injured, but the text specifies that “among the injured is a taxi driver, who was the target of a direct attack, and three more civilians who were found nearby during the attack”.
It is reported that the situation in said municipality “is reported to be controlled”but it states that “the authorities of the three levels of government have implemented a significant operational deployment in the area to guarantee security and advance the investigations of the case.”
Meanwhile, the Police Investigation and Expert Services personnel took charge of the place, as well as the processing for the collection of evidence, and the Zacatecas Prosecutor’s Office mentions “that the progress of the investigations will be made known through the channels of official information”.
You may be interested in: Peso starts week hit by strong dollar; this is how it quotes today monday
For its part, The Jerez city council also issued a statement, where it only mentions that the criminal acts occurred in front of the municipal presidency..
However, the city council does not provide further information about the effects or the actions implemented in schools or among the population, it only limits itself to mentioning that “the pertinent actions have been taken to safeguard the safety and tranquility” of its inhabitants and that They immediately reported the events to the Mexican Army, National Guard and State Police, in addition to making “a call for calm and trust in the actions of our authorities.”
* * * Stay up to date with the news, join our WhatsApp channel * * *
OA
