After a direct attack in Plaza Miyana, the US issues a travel alert to Polanco due to crime

After a direct attack in Plaza Miyana, the US issues a travel alert to Polanco due to crime

The United States Embassy in Mexico issued an alert trip type 2 to its citizens after the attack recorded this afternoon in the Miyana Square from the Polanco neighborhood, in the Mexico Citythe same one left by a deceased person.

In an alert to its citizens, the US Embassy He indicated that caution should be taken and avoid the Polanco area if possible.

“The United States Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that the State Department’s travel advisory for Mexico City is classified as Level 2: Use Increased Caution Due to Crime,” the warning reads.

The alert is due to the fact that during the afternoon of December 4, a direct attack was reported inside Plaza Miyana.

According to the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City, a man was shot to death in a restaurant located inside the plaza, located on Mexican National Army Avenue, Granada neighborhood, in the Miguel Hidalgo mayor’s office, apparently by a direct attack with gunshots.

Upon arriving at the scene and observing the man with visible blood stains, they requested emergency services and paramedics who arrived at the scene diagnosed him with no vital signs due to a gunshot wound to the head.

According to the first reports, two subjects, one of them wearing a motorcycle helmet, approached the table where the deceased was and directly fired several shots, then fled the scene.

It should be noted that restaurant staff reported that the person was accompanied by two men and a woman who, after the attack, fled the scene.

The agent of the Public Ministry was informed of what happened for the corresponding expert services and investigations of the case; Meanwhile, the analysis of the video surveillance cameras of the square and the surrounding avenues is already being carried out to identify the probable perpetrators and the companions of the deceased.

Actions to take:

Be aware of your surroundings.

Maintain a high level of vigilance and keep a low profile.

Monitor local media for updates.

Review your personal safety plans and follow instructions from local authorities.

Call 911 if you need emergency assistance.

Information in development…