Two Canadian Tourists Shot & Killed After An Argument At A Hotel In Mexico

Two Tourists Shot Dead After An Argument At A Hotel In Playa Del Carmen

The shooting took place at the five-star hotel Xcaret on Friday when an argument broke out among a group of Canadian tourists.

According to Quintana Roo state officials, gunfire erupted into the crowd leading to the deaths of two people and injuring a third person.

Canadian police also noted that the deceased victims had criminal records prior to their deaths.

Balacera dentro del hotel Xcaret , hieren a dos y muere un canadiense ! Quintana Roo está peor que nunca 🥺 pic.twitter.com/sMINT820Hf

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Authorities are currently searching for the gunman and said he has an extensive criminal record which includes robbery, drug, and weapon offenses.

He was caught on surveillance footage wearing a grey sweatsuit and a black face mask.

The hotel said in a statement that the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident.

“We deeply regret the events that occurred at Hotel Xcaret this afternoon,”