Multiple reports coming in suggest that gunshots have been fired at the BPM festival in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.
At around midnight PST, a gunman entered Blue Parrot when Elrow’s closing party was going on. The identity of this gunman is still unknown.
According to reports, at least 8 rounds were fired at Blue Parrot. Earlier reports suggested that around 3-6 people were dead. However, the exact number of people injured or dead is not yet confirmed. The security at BPM stood up to protect the remaining people.
Initial reports also suggested shots were fired at 2 events. But, only the firing at Blue Parrot is confirmed. BPM has officially cancelled all events.
Below are some updates from Twitter.
A gunman fired shots through an open window at the Blue Parrot club in Playa Del Carmen https://t.co/PkahK9Cc6c pic.twitter.com/K59P4Ztqce
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) 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
Momentos exactos del pánico en #BPMFestival por balacera en #BlueParrot pic.twitter.com/OqvnYdaq62
— Ξ.M.Λ.C (@EMACUTV) January 16, 2017
I'm shaking. I saw 3 people dead. Club shooting at Blue Parrot
— g e n n ? (@g_livesfordance) January 16, 2017
Balacera en BLUE PARROT en el cierre de BPM.
BREAKING: Gunshots Reported During Closing Night of BPM Festival.
Fuente: @weirdmarcos pic.twitter.com/G2G2qTy2A3— NochesElectronicasMx (@nochesmx) January 16, 2017
Our thoughts go out to friends and families of all the victims. Stay tuned for more updates.
Header image courtesy: Evening Standard
UPDATE
Here’s the official statement from The BPM Festival.
Ranjiv enjoys a wide range of music ranging from electronic music to hard rock and all the way back to the retro classics. His interest in EDM was triggered about 8 years back by the likes of artists like Avicii and David Guetta. The broad spectrum of sub-genres that EDM offers is what excites him.
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