Ciro Gómez Leyva, a well-known Mexican journalist and radio and television news presenter, reported having suffered an assassination attempt at the hands of two men who were traveling on a motorcycle, who shot directly at his car. Despite the severity, he was unharmed.
Through his Twitter account, the journalist reported that at 11:10 pm, near his home, two people on a motorcycle shot at him, apparently with the clear intention of killing him. His tweet went viral almost immediately, receiving attention from the relevant authorities.
At 11:10 pm, 200 meters from my house, two people on a motorcycle shot at me, apparently with the clear intention of killing me. The armor of my truck that I was driving saved me and I have reported the matter to the authorities. GLC
— Ciro Gomez Leyva (@CiroGomezL) December 16, 2022
The armor of my truck that I was driving saved me and I have reported the matter to the authorities.
Gómez Leyva shared photographs of the bullet impacts on the windshield, a window and the body of his vehicle. Marcelo Ebrard, Mexican Foreign Minister, showed solidarity and support for the journalist.
My solidarity, appreciation and support to Ciro Gómez Leyva. I hope that the authorities will soon find the material and intellectual authors of what happened and the law will be applied to them. Let’s make common cause for freedom of expression and the integrity of journalism.
Meanwhile, the head of government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, responded almost immediately and offered protection to the journalist, who is still baffled by what happened.
I just spoke with @CiroGomezL, we are offering him protection through @SSC_CDMX and starting investigations with @C5_CDMX cameras. Our solidarity and support.
The journalist Ciro Gómez Leyva (@CiroGomezL) thanked all the signs of affection he received after being the victim of an attack on his car; he assured that the authorities acted immediately and are already investigating. pic.twitter.com/BzdJDwX6eC
– Formula Group (@Radio_Formula) December 16, 2022
The Mexico City Attorney General’s Office reported that the armed attack of which Gómez Leyva was a victim already has an ongoing investigation and they will not rest until they find the culprits.
We started an investigation, for criminal news, for the events that occurred tonight to the detriment of the journalist @CiroGomezL.
For his part, Gómez Leyva took advantage of the space in Radio Formula to thank friends, followers, colleagues and authorities for their support and words of encouragement. In addition, he clarified that he has no enemies, debts or problems for which said attack has been caused, which is why he filed a complaint against the person or persons responsible.