Man found dead with stab wound in Monterrey's Alameda

Authorities in Monterrey, Nuevo León, are investigating the death of a man found on a bench in the Alameda Mariano Escobedo park. The incident was reported around 08:00 local time on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Passersby noticed the man, estimated to be between 35 and 50 years old, sitting motionless on a bench near the intersection of Washington and Villagrán streets. After rain began to fall and the individual failed to respond, pedestrians alerted municipal police. Paramedics from the Red Cross and Civil Protection arrived at the scene and confirmed the man had passed away.

While there were initially no obvious signs of violence, a detailed inspection revealed a stab wound to the abdomen. The Institute of Criminalistics and Forensic Services intervened at the scene, and the body was transported to the University Hospital morgue. The victim's identity remains unknown, and authorities have not reported any arrests or specific details regarding the circumstances of the attack.