# Gun violence incidents in Morelos, Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gun-violence-incidents-in-morelos-mexico
> Updated: 2026-08-20T23:22:57.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, separate shooting incidents occurred in the state of Morelos, Mexico.

On August 7, a man approximately 30 years old was shot in the leg near the Medalla Milagrosa temple in Cuautla. The attack prompted a heavy response from municipal police, the National Guard, and the Mexican Army. The assailants fled, and state prosecution authorities opened an investigation.

On August 20, a second shooting took place in Cuernavaca near a commercial establishment. Two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire without provocation, striking a customer in the right hand. The victim underwent surgery and was reported to be out of danger. Forensic experts recovered three shell casings as part of the ongoing investigation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Cuernavaca shooting leaves one person injured

A man was wounded in the hand during a shooting carried out by two individuals on a motorcycle in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The attackers fled the scene following the attack.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuernavaca-shooting-leaves-one-person-injured

### 2026-08-07: Cuautla shooting leaves man injured near church

A man in his 30s was injured in a shooting near a church in Cuautla, Morelos. Authorities have launched an investigation following the attack.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuautla-shooting-leaves-man-injured-near-church

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