Mexican authorities have identified the individual suspected of killing three surfers, including two Australian brothers and a San Diego man, in a tragic incident in Baja California Sur. The suspect, whose name has not been released, is currently in custody.
Mexican authorities have identified the individual suspected of killing three surfers in Baja California Sur, a tragic incident that has shocked the surfing community. The suspect, whose name has not been released, is currently in custody.
The victims were identified as two Australian brothers, Adam Coleman, 31, and Matthew Coleman, 29, and a San Diego man, Eric Encinas, 35. The three were surfing at a break known as "Tres Marias" in the municipality of Mulegé when they were attacked by a lone gunman.
According to initial reports, the suspect approached the surfers from behind and opened fire, killing all three. He then fled the scene in a vehicle.
Mexican authorities launched a massive manhunt for the suspect, and he was apprehended within hours of the attack. The motive for the killings is still under investigation, and the suspect has not yet been formally charged.
The Australian brothers were from the Gold Coast and were well-known in the surfing community. They were on a surfing trip in Mexico when they were attacked. Encinas, a resident of San Diego, was also an experienced surfer and was enjoying a day out with friends when the tragedy occurred.
The news of the killings has sent shockwaves through the surfing community around the world. Surfers have taken to social media to express their condolences and solidarity with the victims' families.
A memorial service for the victims is being planned, and a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the families of the deceased.
The investigation into the killings is ongoing, and Mexican authorities are working to determine the motive and bring the suspect to justice.
