An armed attack occurred against a passenger bus traveling along the route between El Robalito and Escuinapa in the state of Sinaloa, according to official reports released by security agencies. The vehicle was transporting middle school and high school students, alongside several adult passengers, at the time of the shooting.
The Gabinete de Seguridad confirmed through an official statement on social media that the gunfire was directly aimed at the driver of the public transit unit. Despite the severity of the incident, all student passengers and civilians aboard the vehicle emerged uninjured from the gunfire.
"In Escuinapa, Sinaloa, an armed aggression occurred targeting the driver of a public transport bus covering the El Robalito–Escuinapa route, carrying middle school students and other passengers. According to initial reports, the driver sustained a minor injury and received medical attention. The students and other passengers were uninjured," stated the Gabinete de Seguridad.
The Secretaría de Seguridad Pública del Estado de Sinaloa corroborated that the aggression was specifically directed at the vehicle operator. Authorities noted that the official motive behind the direct assault remains unknown and under investigation by law enforcement entities.
Following the attack, state and federal institutions launched a coordinated security operation across the region. Law enforcement agencies have established preventive patrols and active surveillance routes throughout Escuinapa to locate those responsible for the shooting and ensure public safety.
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