According to preliminary police reports, the events unfolded around 5:30 p.m. in the heart of a busy neighborhood filled with shops and pedestrians. Mariana was walking along the street, reportedly on her way to submit a résumé in hopes of securing employment, when gunfire erupted. Witnesses said a group of armed men targeted a local merchant in what appeared to be a deliberate attack.
Within seconds, the sound of gunshots sent panic through the area. Shoppers and residents scrambled for cover, but Mariana was caught in the crossfire. A bullet struck her in the abdomen as she attempted to shield herself. Bystanders rushe
d to her aid, and she was quickly transported to a nearby medical center. Despite doctors’ efforts, she succumbed to her injuries within minutes
