Eight or more people were injured in a vehicle-related incident, as reported by National Police spokesman Miguel Martínez on Monday in a village located in the Comayagua region of central Honduras.
Authorities provided additional details indicating that two women were found deceased inside the cabin of the vehicle, while a woman and five minors sat in the rear cargo area. Another victim, possibly a man trying to flee, lay on the roadside nearby.
Initial information suggests that eight individuals, believed to be members of the same family, were returning home from the city of Comayagua, the department’s capital, when they were attacked with gunfire. This finding comes from preliminary reports collected by Martínez and released by officials involved in the ongoing investigation.
Martínez noted that the route from Comayagua to the remote massacre site, near the village of El Portillo de la Mora, requires about a half-hour drive along a winding road. The terrain and distance may influence the first responders’ arrival times and the flow of information as the case develops.
Security Minister Ramón Sabillón has authorized the deployment of reinforcements to assist the National Police in the Comayagua region to accelerate the investigation. Officials emphasized that the origin of the violence remains under review and that some details could change as investigators work to identify those responsible and understand the circumstances that led to the deadly incident. Observers note that violence in the area continues to destabilize the government led by President Xiomara Castro and impact local communities.
On a separate note, seven people were shot dead in a separate incident in Comayagüela, the twin city of Tegucigalpa, the capital. Human rights groups and police sources indicate that criminal violence in Honduras drives an average of ten to fifteen deaths each day, underscoring the ongoing security challenges faced by the country.
In these unfolding events, authorities stress the importance of thorough investigation, community safety, and timely communication with the public as facts emerge. Each incident adds to the complex picture of security concerns in central Honduras and the broader implications for regional stability and governance. These developments are being tracked by local authorities and human rights observers as the official records are updated and new details become available.
— Attribution: National Police statements and regional authorities; ongoing coverage provided by official channels and corroborated by independent observers to give a fuller picture of the incidents and their impact on residents in Comayagua and Tegucigalpa.