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Shooting Halts Baseball Game in Nogales, Sonora
A gunfire incident erupted during an amateur baseball game at the Unidad Deportiva "Estrellas Nogalenses" in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. The shots were heard in the fourth inning, prompting players and spectators to flee the field and seek cover in the dugouts and stands. Municipal transit police, who were pursuing a vehicle that ignored a stop sign, reported that the fleeing occupants opened fire, triggering the city's "Código Rojo" emergency response. Authorities deployed security forces to cordon off the area and begin a search for the suspects. No injuries have been confirmed, and no arrests have been reported as the investigation continues.
The incident caused widespread panic among families and minors present at the event, highlighting concerns about public safety at community sports venues. Local officials have pledged to increase security measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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Mexico · Municipal Transit Police · Nogales · Sonora · Unidad Deportiva Estrellas Nogalenses