The Cachanillazo Shooting: What We Know
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Multiple Reports published have shared details following a shooting during what was called the Cachanillazo held in Ensenada, Baja California, MX.
LOS ANGELES, CA -(RYM)- Yesterday in Ensenada, CA the Cachanillazo UTV event was held. Known for bringing in UTV riders, and fans to celebrate, and join together for the yearly, two-day racing event. This year it was completely sold out.
However, this event was also the epicenter of a shooting leaving reportedly 10 people dead, and 9 more injured. According to CBS: The sold-out event was hosted in the small town of San Vicente in Baja, California—a town with a population of less than 4,000. — furthermore in a statement made by the State Attorney Gerneral’s Office in Baja California, they say "The Government of Ensenada maintains close coordination with the Baja California State Attorney General's Office to assist in the inquiries that lead to the clarification of the facts,"
Videos posted on social media platforms show bullets firing from multiple angles, with people taking cover for their own safety. [VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED]
As more details begin to unravel rumors of who was behind the incident come from a report made by AlfredoAlvarez.MX indicate potential cartel involvement in the incident. However, these reports have not been confirmed by the state’s attorney’s office, or any government office in the local area.
Futher rumors surfaced as far as naming the vicitims one of which being noted celebrity, Mr. Tempo. However, he clarified those rumors in a reel he posted to social media.
In the caption Mr. Tempo wrote, What happened at CACHANILLAZO?
I’m good thanks God. We did the route and we had nothing to do with what happened. A misfortune. I’m very sorry for the attacked and their families but thanks God we are good. What a pity that these things happen in our country and well, nothing, let’s lead on! Blessings to everyone, I’m good I’m healthy, blessings to everyone and prayers and condolences and will power to the victims and their families.
Early this morning, and official statement made by Mr. Tempo’s team shared more details about what conspired the day before, and ensuring his safety.
“As a speaker and Public Relations of the Entrepreneur and public figure Jorge Cueva ‘MR TEMPO’ informs you that the rumor that is circulating through social networks and some local Mexican media IS COMPLETELY FALSE.
MrTempo was indeed found on the Cachanillazo promenade but he was far removed from the place where the incident occurred. We would like to reinforce that neither MrTempo nor the organizers of the Cachanillazo event are involved in this unfortunate situation. This event was 100% family in order to have an unforgettable experience and it was a complete success Thanks to SERGIO VILLA AND HIS FAMILY it was a total success due to the number of people who came from various cities in California who attended the event, to promote tourism and bring new sources of work to Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe”
“The businessman Jorge Cueva MR TEMPO sends his condolences to the families of the victims affected by this tragedy and reiterating that the VILLA Family, Organizers of the CACHANILLAZO, are not responsible nor were they involved in said incident.
With this, the questions regarding the FALSE RUMOR that Jorge Cueva ‘MR TEMPO’ was a victim of the violence that took place this afternoon in Ensenada Baja California is dispelled.
Thank you very much to all the Media and Press who were aware of the WELFARE of MR TEMPO. And the CACHANILLAZO Event”