Double Homicide Rocks Mexicali: Violent Thursday Leaves City in Shock

Mexicali Mourns Double Homicide After Violent Thursday Mexicali, Baja California, MX – Thursday, June 5th, 2025, witnessed a surge in violence, leaving two men dead and two others injured in separate shooting incidents across the city. The first incident occurred in the Conjunto Urbano Universitario neighborhood, where Gerardo Tamayo, 48, was fatally shot while driving a red Fiat. His passenger, Paul Alejandro, 39, survived but sustained serious injuries. Hours later, a second shooting claimed the lives of José Ismael, 40, and Héctor Mario, 43. They were traveling in an Infinity vehicle when they were approached by another vehicle. According to the report from Canal 66, "They were first asked for directions, and then they were shot." Héctor Mario was taken to the General Hospital but died upon arrival. A separate armed confrontation between civilians and authorities was also reported in the Valle region bordering Sonora. The events highlight a concerning escalation of violence in the Mexicali area, prompting calls for increased security measures and further investigation into the motives behind these attacks.