Coyuca de Benítez
Coyuca de Benítez | |
|---|---|
Municipal seat and city | |
Coyuca de Benítez Coyuca de Benítez | |
| Coordinates: 17°2′N 100°4′W / 17.033°N 100.067°W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Guerrero |
| Municipality | Coyuca de Benítez |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 13,866 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| Website | https://coyucadebenitez.gob.mx/ |
Coyuca de Benítez is a city and seat of the municipality of Coyuca de Benítez, in the state of Guerrero, southern Mexico.[1]
History
2023 shooting
A shooting occurred in the town on October 23, 2023, leaving 13 persons dead and 2 injured in the city.[2] 10 other persons died in other areas as a result of related attacks the same day.
See also
References
- ^ Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía. Principales resultados por localidad 2005 (ITER). Retrieved on December 23, 2008
- ^ "Armed attacks in Mexico leave 24 dead, including at least 12 police". 24 October 2023.