Officers Attacked by Hitmen in Ensenada Are In Serious but Stable Condition

“MX” for Borderland Beat

The two agents of the Baja California State Security and Investigation Guard (GESI) who were shot by two hitmen in Ensenada are in serious condition, but out of danger.

In a video that circulates on social media, two subjects are observed shooting the agents’ unit. The white sedan the attackers arrived at the scene in was rammed by the police vehicle. The criminals fled but abandoned their vehicle a few blocks away from the attack.

Both officers identified as Cristian Armando Mouet Quiñonez and Carlos Antonio Orozco Díaz were attacked on Wednesday afternoon when they went to their homes in a unit of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) after working hours.

One of the agents was transferred to Clinic 8 of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and another to the Institute of Security and Social Services for Government and Municipal Workers of the State of Baja California (ISSSTECALI).

According to government sources, Mouet is the one who is in more serious condition and has has pending studies to be conducted on his skull and face.

These attacks occur a few weeks after the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) threatened to attack and kill state police officers. As reported by Borderland Beat, the announcement was made on April 1, 2021. The warnings were directed to Baja California governor Jaime Bonilla, who was asked to “pay attention” to his subordinates.

Sources: Zeta Tijuana (1); (2); (3); (4); Borderland Beat archives