Eyewitnesses report as many as five people have been shot dead at a BPM Festival event in Mexico.
Someone has come into the club in Playa Del Carmen and opened fire. 4-5 dead and many wounded. Stay in ur fuckin hotel if you’re here at BPM
— JACKMASTER (@jackmaster) January 16, 2017
Shots were fired at Blue Parrot while we were in the building. We got out okay and are finding out more details
— ?alerie (@valerie___lee) January 16, 2017
People reporting at least five bodies were spotted on the ground. Head is spinning. Friends please check in if you were there.
— ?alerie (@valerie___lee) January 16, 2017
100% civilians / tourists were shot in front of Blue Parrot. Waiting to hear about The Jungle.
— ?alerie (@valerie___lee) January 16, 2017
Shooting at Blue Parrot during BPM. We were all there but we got out and are now safe.
— Carré Orenstein (@CarreMixmag) January 16, 2017
i was at the shooting at #blueparrot at #bpmfestival i heard 5 rounds of a .22 semi auto then a pause then 3 more rounds
— donslens (@DonsLens) January 16, 2017
the #blueparrot security at #bpmfestival stood up for us when there was gunfire they are the real heroes
— donslens (@DonsLens) January 16, 2017
BPM Festival is a ten day-long event, billing itself as a “global gathering of DJs, producers, revelers and industry professionals.”
We’ll update this story as it develops.
