At a Glance
- 3 men were shot dead during a home invasion in Juarez on New Year’s Eve.
- Police received a call at 9 p.m. about shots fired near Rayon and Secoya streets.
- The city reported nearly 930 homicides last year.
- Why it matters: The incident highlights ongoing violence in Juarez and the urgency of law-enforcement investigations.
Police in Juarez, Mexico, are investigating a home invasion that ended in the shooting death of 3 men on New Year’s Eve. Officers found the bodies in an alley behind a house in the Insurgentes neighborhood after a 9 p.m. call about gunfire. The investigation continues as authorities search for the two gunmen who fled in a vehicle.
The Incident
Responding officers located three bodies with gunshot wounds in an alley behind the home. The police report, obtained by News Of Austin, confirms the shooting occurred near the intersection of Rayon and Secoya streets.
A search by Juarez police and Mexican National Guard troops for two gunmen who reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle ended with no arrests.
Earlier Incidents
Earlier that Thursday, a man was shot to death in the Escobedo neighborhood south of downtown Juarez, and three men were injured by gunshots during a drive-by attack in Infonavit Juarez Nuevo in the southern part of the city.
Crime Context
Juarez, across the border from El Paso, Texas, reported nearly 930 homicides last year.
| Year | Homicides |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 930 |
Key Takeaways
- The shooting of 3 men in Juarez underscores the city’s high violence rate.
- Police have yet to arrest the two gunmen who fled the scene.
- Juarez recorded almost 1,000 homicides last year, highlighting persistent security challenges.
The investigation into the home invasion continues as authorities seek the suspects responsible for the tragic shooting of 3 men.
