A string of homicides and robberies has occurred in major tourist spots and upscale luxury districts of Mexico City, which are typically crowded with tourists and locals, prompting local police to launch investigations.

Local daily El Universal and the EFE news agency reported that a shooting took place on the afternoon of the 27th at a street corner in the Centro Historico (Historic Center) of Mexico City.

One man was killed in the shooting, and two others were injured and transported to a hospital.

Local newspapers reported that the deceased man was a former convict nicknamed "El Valentin" and was a relative of one of the leaders of the criminal organization "La Union Tepito."

Police are tracking the escape route of the suspects, who fled northward on a motorcycle immediately after the shooting, through the analysis of closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.

The location where the incident occurred is a densely populated area with heavy foot traffic, situated just 600 to 700 meters away from the National Palace and the Zocalo Plaza, where BTS met with Mexican fans last May, prompting calls for caution from tourists and Korean expatriates.

Crime also continued on Masaryk Avenue in the Polanco district of western Mexico City, an area lined with luxury shops and high-end restaurants.

On the same night, armed robbers riding a motorcycle without license plates broke into a Gucci store and stole high-end merchandise on display.

Police are identifying the exact scale of the damage and the identities of the suspects based on on-site CCTV footage and witness statements.

As daylight shootings and armed robberies occur in the heart of the capital right after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a large-scale international event, concerns over security gaps are growing.

Authorities maintained strict security during the World Cup by intensively deploying over 56,000 police personnel throughout the city.

However, critics point out that criminal organizations are becoming active again, taking advantage of the relaxed security immediately following the tournament.