A tragic incident unfolded in Cancun, Mexico, as a 12-year-old boy lost his life amid a hail of bullets fired by gunmen on jet skis. Local prosecutors revealed that the gunmen targeted rival drug dealers in the municipality of Benito Juárez, leading to the unintended and devastating death of the young boy. The victim, who was struck by multiple stray bullets, succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to the hospital. Authorities in Quintana Roo are currently investigating the fatal shooting, attributing the violence to a dispute among drug cartels.

Authorities stated that armed men riding jet skis opened fire towards the beach, where the boy was leisurely enjoying the day with his family. Reports have indicated that the gunmen were likely aiming at their rivals, with the innocent child becoming an unintended victim of the violent altercation. The family had chosen to spend the day in the resort town, as the boy had a deep affection for the beach, according to a source close to the family. The hotel near the shooting incident confirmed that the victim was not a guest at the establishment and assured that none of their guests were harmed during the tragic event.

In the wake of the recent arrests of prominent drug lords, including Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia and the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a plea for peace among the cartels. The arrests of the alleged Sinaloa Cartel leaders have reignited concerns over cartel-related violence in the region, prompting calls for a ceasefire to prevent further tragedies like the senseless killing of the 12-year-old boy in Cancun.