A 40-year-old Cuban national with legal residency in Mexico was apprehended on Monday in San Pedro Tlaquepaque, part of the Guadalajara metropolitan area in Jalisco. He is suspected of firing shots at a home's exterior from a moving vehicle. Upon verifying his identity, authorities discovered he had an outstanding arrest warrant for theft.
According to Página 24 Jalisco, the incident unfolded at the intersection of López Cotilla and Morelos streets in the Hidalgo neighborhood. Residents alerted emergency services about a man firing a gun from a car.
The Municipal Preventive Police Department launched an operation in the area, successfully intercepting the suspect while he was still driving the car identified by the witnesses. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.
During the site inspection, officers found two spent 9mm shell casings on the street, which were collected as evidence for the ongoing investigation.
However, a firearm was not found during the suspect's arrest. Authorities believe the gun might have been discarded before the police could catch up with him.
When checking his information in security databases, officers confirmed that the man had an outstanding arrest warrant for theft, prompting his handover to the Public Prosecutor's Office.
The public prosecutor will now decide on his legal status and assess his potential involvement in both the shooting incident and the theft-related proceedings.
Similar Incidents Involving Cuban Nationals
This arrest occurs amid a series of incidents where Cuban residents in Mexico have been detained for various offenses.
In May 2025, another 40-year-old Cuban was arrested in Guadalajara after a police chase involving gunfire at a pawnshop. Like the current case, he also had an outstanding arrest warrant for theft in Baja California.
More recently, in May 2026, four Cubans were arrested in Cancún following an armed attack that severely injured a Cuban singer.
Legal residency in Mexico does not exempt any foreign national from facing justice for alleged crimes committed on Mexican soil. The Public Prosecutor's Office will determine the detainee's legal situation as the investigation proceeds.
Cuban Nationals and Legal Challenges in Mexico
What led to the Cuban resident's arrest in San Pedro Tlaquepaque?
The Cuban resident was arrested for allegedly shooting at a house from a moving vehicle. Authorities also found he had an outstanding warrant for theft.
Were there any injuries reported during the shooting incident?
No injuries were reported during the incident, according to the authorities.
What other incidents have involved Cuban nationals in Mexico recently?
In May 2025 and May 2026, Cuban nationals were involved in separate criminal incidents in Guadalajara and Cancún, respectively, both resulting in arrests.