Jump directly to the content

A GROUP of assassins gunned down a man in a horror attack on a packed Cancun beach before fleeing on jet skis.

The 30-year-old victim was shot dead by four armed thugs in front of terrified tourists at the five-star Hotel Riu on Wednesday morning.

a group of people are standing on a pier overlooking the ocean .
5
The man was shot dead outside Hotel Riu in Cancun
a group of people are walking on a beach with umbrellas and chairs .
5
He was gunned down in front of shocked tourists
two women in bikinis are standing next to each other in a room .
5
Holidaymakers ran for cover after hearing shots being firedCredit: Twitter

Two of the gunmen fled the scene on jet skis while the other two left on foot.

Shocked holidaymakers ran for cover as the killers attacked the man who has been identified as a Mexican national, according to local media.

Shortly after the attack, the hotel released a statement to clarify the victim was not a hotel guest or an employee.

 The man was reportedly in charge of the jet skis, reports.

READ MORE WORLD NEWS

Authorities have not identified him yet but paramedics at the scene confirmed his death.

Footage after the attack shows panicked guests at the $1000-a-night hotel.

The horrific shooting comes months after a 12-year-old boy was shot dead by gunmen who also fled on jet skis in Cancun.

The US State Department lists Mexico at a tier two advisory level - this means visitors should exercise increased caution when travelling.

a green military truck is parked in front of a hotel .
5
Authorities rushed to the scene in Cancun
a row of police cars are parked in front of the hotel riu pale
5
The four gunmen shot dead the man at the Hotel Riu
Topics