Efrain Medina, a former intelligence director in Colima was shot dead in a brazen attack, leaving a woman injured and sparking renewed concerns about violence in the state.
Colima authorities confirmed that a former state intelligence director was gunned down in a targeted attack late Monday, December 15th, an incident that also left a woman wounded. The shooting occurred in a residential area of Colima City, where witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots before seeing the assailants flee.
The victim previously served as head of Colima’s intelligence division, a role that involved coordinating security operations against organized crime. Local media reported that he was ambushed while traveling in a vehicle. A woman accompanying him sustained injuries during the assault and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she remains under medical care.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive, but investigators are examining whether the attack is linked to organized crime groups that have long contested control of Colima, a small Pacific state that has consistently ranked among Mexico’s most violent per capita. The killing underscores the risks faced by current and former security officials in regions plagued by cartel activity.
Governor Indira Vizcaíno Silva condemned the attack and pledged that state and federal forces would work together to identify those responsible. “We will not allow impunity,” she said, urging citizens to cooperate with investigators.
The incident has reignited debate over Colima’s security strategy. Analysts note that the state’s port of Manzanillo, a key entry point for goods and illicit substances, has made Colima a focal point for organized crime.
As the investigation continues, residents expressed fear that the attack signals escalating violence. The death of a former intelligence chief highlights the vulnerability of officials even after leaving office, raising urgent questions about protection and accountability in Mexico’s ongoing security crisis.
Source: OEM
