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Mexican Beach Shootout Wounds Bystanders, Including Tourist
- Tourist hit by glass in Thursday attack that killed 2 dealers
- Injuries aren’t life-threatening, state officials said
Mexican soldiers secure the scene after a shooting at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera hotel in Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo state, Mexico, on Nov. 4.
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Four people were injured, at least one of them a tourist, after gunmen opened fire at a luxury beach resort just outside Cancun on Thursday and killed two presumed drug dealers, the latest sign that violence risks hurting a recovery in Mexico’s tourism sector.
The tourist was hit by glass during the attack, which caused beach goers in bathing suits to flee into their hotel rooms or be taken to safe spots by staff, Puerto Morelos Mayor Blanca Merari told Mexico’s W Radio.