The chief police of the coastal state. Arms initially thought it was some kind of show. [1/5] Hotel workers are seen at the entrance to a hotel after two suspected drug gang members were shot dead in a beachfront clash between rival groups near the Mexican resort of Cancun, in Puerto . A group of drug gang gunmen stormed ashore a beach near luxury hotels in Cancun, Mexico, on Thursday and executed two drug dealers from a rival gang. MEXICO TO DEPLOY NATIONAL GUARD TO CANCUN FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN TOURIST AREA. A spokesperson for the Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun, which is located near the Hyatt Ziva Cancun, told ABC News it has no comment at this time. Flights were suspended for almost three hours after authorities received reports of gunshots at the airport. FOUR Americans were hurt in an attack at a hotel in Cancun that left two dead on Thursday evening. Police said earlier a group of men with "long guns" had been spotted in the area of the Azul Beach hotel. According to local reporters, the Mexican army arrived at the resort moments after the shooting. Cancuns seafront is much sought after by several cartels for its lucrative retail drug trade, and the shootings are just the latest display of gang violence that has disrupted the once tranquil reputation of Mexicos Caribbean coast. Terrorist or kidnapping threat? ", Guests gather in the hotel lobby after a reported shooting at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun resort, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Nov. 4, 2021 in this still image obtained from a social media video. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. He later tweeted that guests were taken out of hiding and brought to the lobby, where they cried and hugged each other. Another witness, who was on the beach with her daughter at the time of the shooting, said that the gunfire began 15 minutes after the National Guard had left the area. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Two of the alleged gang members died, the office said. We just had to hit the deck, Guyrich said. or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. CCTV photos show the attacker in a light blue tracksuit. Three other Americans sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalization, a US official confirmed to ABC News. Another person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Carlos Joaquin said the commando wore ski masks and arrived by boat at the beach. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. They said that at 11:30 a.m., a group of four to five people showed up at the beach "and mentioned that they were going to be in charge of the sale of drugs in that area of the beach." The gunfight apparently broke out between two groups that operate street-level drug sales in the area, according to prosecutors. "Several guests have (said) they saw gunman come up from the beach, actively shooting," he said. Several cartels are fighting for the areas lucrative retail drug trade. IE 11 is not supported. In one photo he is seen holding a gun. The other three sustained minor injuries. One other person suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the attack but authorities have not yet determined whether the victim was a hotel employee or a guest. A shootout involving rival gangs on a beach near the Mexican resort of Cancn has left two suspected drug dealers dead, prosecutors say. A suspect had been. "My initial thought was that you hear of drug cartels kidnapping tourists and holding them for ransom, then killing them anyway, and I was really dreading that that was the case," he said. Authorities told Associated Press that the shooting reflects "a clash between rival groups of drug dealers," which has been a frequent occurrence recently in Mexico. Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. Videos posted on social media showed travelers scrambling and rushing out of a terminal. A Hyatt spokesperson said in a statement to ABC News that they are "aware of a developing situation at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun. One person was killed and six others were injured Friday in shootings on a main boulevard in Mexicos Caribbean coast resort of Cancun, authorities said. Two men, presumed to be drug dealers, died in the attack one on the beach and the other inside one of the hotels, according to ABC News. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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The Puerto Morelos shooting came two weeks after a California travel blogger and a German tourist were killed in a similar shootout in the beach town of Tulum in October. The trouble endangers Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obradors hopes for economic progress in the so-called Riviera Maya, named for its proximity to Mayan ruins such as Chichen Itza. Governor Carlos Joaquin said the commando of gunmen wore ski masks and arrived by boat at the beach before fleeing by boat. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "I did not see any shots coming in towards the shoreline," said the tourist. Police in Playa del Carmen recently arrested 26 people, most of them reportedly for drug sales, after an officer was shot dead and locked in a car boot. The other was killed on the beach. Several guests staying at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun told CNN they had been. Still no announcement or update from hotel, Hyatt, or police. "We kind of looked at each other funny," Wildermuth said. Montes de Oca said one of the men targeted in the horror shooting attack ran into one of the hotels before dying. Guests at the Hyatt and nearby Azul Beach Resort shared footage and photos of tourists hiding in the hotels during the incident. "We manned the entrances to the basement and were given metal sticks, even a pedestal bathroom sink, to defend ourselves.". Shortly after 2 p.m. local time, Jim Wildermuth, of Atlanta, said he was at the pool outside his room with other guests when they heard "cracks.". The Puerto Morelos shooting comes two weeks after a California travel blogger and a German tourist were killed in a similar shootout Oct. 20 in the beach town of Tulum. Claudia Anaya, a former Mexican senator, described the experience as a horror movie, asking: Do you think tourists want to keep coming to share our tragedy?. Rival cartels in Mexico often kill another gangs street dealers to get rid of the competition and to ensure their drugs are sold first. Guests gather in the hotel lobby after a reported shooting at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun resort, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Nov. 4, 2021 in this still image obtained from a social media video. The police chief said the gun was fired during "an argument among hotel guests". Tourists flee from gunfight at Mexican luxury resort, California travel blogger and a German tourist. Tourists at a four-star resort in Cancun were forced to run for their lives as gunmen on jet skis stormed the beach and opened fire. In an earlier statement, Mr Montes de Ocas office said there was a clash between rival groups of drug dealers on a beach near the hotels. According to local reporters, the Mexican army arrived at the resort moments after the shooting. Frightened tourists shared images and comments on social media about how they had to hide from the shootout. My initial thought was that you hear of drug cartels kidnapping tourists and holding them for ransom, then killing them anyway. Prosecutors said Friday they have arrested a suspect in that killing. All rights reserved. "Everyone ran from beach and swimming pools. Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more. All rights reserved. "If you are in the affected area and need immediate emergency services, please contact local authorities," the spokesperson said. Fox News Flash top headlines for November 4. The two men killed in the bloodshed were drug dealers, authorities confirmed, and had apparently arrived at the beach earlier in the day - claiming it was now their territory. ARMED men reportedly stormed a five-star resort in Cancun today as terrified Americans hid in their rooms while shots were apparently heard. Many people falling on the wet ground. Guests love the family-friendly amenities. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Several guests have now told be they saw gunman come up from the beach, actively shooting. One Hyatt guest was hit with a stray bullet, Mike Sington, a former senior executive at NBCUniversal staying at the resort, tweeted Thursday.The injured guest has been released from the hospital, Sington said, andreturned to the resort, where normal operations have resumed. Tourists visiting Cancun were sent running for their lives after gunmen on jet skis opened fire on the beach, steps away from the Grand Ocean Palm resorts. Shots were reported around. A third tourist was also wounded in the gunfire. He tweeted that the incident "hurts our society" adding that "we will continue investigating together with the federal forces until we find those responsible". Andrew Krop told Fox News his husband was at the resort performing for the Vacaya gay vacation group. They then ran up to their rooms and were told to stay there because there was an active shooter on the property, according to Wildermuth, who said he saw military personnel directing people in front of the hotel. Fortunately, no one was harmed or injured during the shooting. Three tourists were wounded in the Oct. 23 shooting. The head prosecutor of Quintana Roo state, Oscar Montes de Oca, told the Radio Formula station: "About 15 people arrived on the beach to assassinate two men who had showed up saying they were the new dealers in the area.. The incident took place outside the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun resort. Quintana Roo Governor Carlos Manuel Joaquin Gonzlez said in a statement that the shootout was "a strong blow to the development of the state," Radio Formula reported. He ran back into the hotel and ended up in some random room with one of the housekeepers, said Mr Krop, whose account of events was confirmed to The Independent by Eric Krop. The government is planning a luxury airport near Tulum and an intercity rail line that will loop around the whole Yucatn Peninsula, on whose tip Cancun sits. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. When it began, the Hyatt was hosting a week-long Day of the Dead celebration for LGBT+ travellers, organised by a New York travel company called Vacaya. Guests ran for their lives and took shelter after being told there was a "threat to the hotel" and possible shooting at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun resort in Mexico. Gunfire erupted on an idyllic beach in Cancun, Mexico, on Thursday that resulted in the killings of two suspected gang members and sent stunned tourists fleeing into nearby hotels for cover.. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. It's not the first time tourists have been caught in the crossfire of such battles. They appeared 30 minutes following the scramble. 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