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– Rumors start to spiral that BPM is now banned from Playa del Carmen. That 2017 will in fact be the last year for the festival in Mexico 12:21PM Central Time 1/17/17
– Eyewitness accounts state there were 5 gunman dressed in leather jackets trying to gain entry. Security turned them away, they returned with guns. Only two breached door after security were fired upon. 3 were eventually detained. Gunmen were supposed cartel members who shook down event for not being paid extortion money. This is an unconfirmed personal account. 1:04AM Central Time 1/17/17
– POLICE ANNOUNCE 3 MEN WHO WERE DETAINED 5:58 PM Central Time.
– Police announce over 20 casings from three different weapons were found. Conflicts reports of lone gunman. No info on if any security was armed or returned fire. 5:51PM Central Time
– Police are investigating reports of second shooting on beach near Blue Parrot. Local police confirm not terrorism. Local media all but confirms gunman was cartel related. 5:44PM Central Time
– Long time and loved Toronto bouncer Kirk Wilson among victims in shooting. 5:37PM Central Time
– Names of victims and location of wounded have been released. If you have not been in touch with loved ones yet please check this list. 4:50PM Central Time
– CNN Reports the violence started when security did not let an individual (possibly shooter) into the event from the front of Blue Parrot; statement below 2:29 PM Central Time
“A preliminary investigation indicates that the shootout began when members of event security tried to stop a person who entered the club with a firearm, Pech Cen said.”
– Full Photo Album can be found here from NY Daily News (WARNING GRAPHIC) 12:27PM Central Time
– Local authorities refuse to disclose if gunfire broke out from a drug dealing dispute, which is most reported cause 12:18PM Central Time
– Reports from the Telegraph UK – Among dead are 2 Canadian men, 1 Italian man, 1 Colombian man and one women who was trampled to death by guests trying to leave the club; statement below 12:11PM Central Time
“Organisers said in a statement that at least four people were killed. Authorities later confirmed that five people were dead. One of the victims, a woman, was killed during the stampede from the club.”
– Reported from CNN – 3 in Custody and are being interrogated; statement below 12:04PM Central Time
“Authorities in Mexico's Quintana Roo state say they're still trying to determine who was behind the shooting — and why it occurred.
A preliminary investigation indicates that the shootout began when members of event security tried to stop a person who entered the club with a firearm, Pech Cen said.
Investigators found 20 shell casings at the scene.
Investigators are interrogating three people, the state prosecutor said, but it's unclear whether they were involved in the shooting.”
– One more civilian succumbed to injuries bringing death toll to 5. 11:15am Central Time
– BPM has officially released a statement. One lone gunman has killed 4 and wounded 12. 3 of the 4 who lost their lives were members of the BPM Security team, who died trying to protect guests. They will live on as true heroes. Here is there full statement 10:15am Central Time
4:30am Central Time We Are Stopping Live Updates Until Confirmed News Is Reported. Will Begin Again.
– International media has consistently reported death toll at 8. Low estimates at 3, high at 12. 4:22am Central Time
– Reports from Mixmag state the shooting was an isolated incident at Blue Parrot 4:15am Central Time
– Mexican news outlets facing noticeable backlash from twitter for not reporting 4:12am Central Time
– US News Outlets still have not reported stories, false reports rampant from UK Tabloids 4:10am Central Time
– News of shooting has hit Europe and Australia – 4:03am Central Time
– While many sources are starting to agree on death toll and cause, there are still no official reports 4:01am Central Time
– All reports coming in now citing cartel activity and drugs as cause of shooting 3:57am Central Time
– At least one of deceased victims was a Blue Parrot Security Guard 3:42am Central Time
– POLICE INVESTIGATING COORDINATED CARTEL ATTACK ON MULTIPLE EVENTS/HOTELS 3:41am Central Time
– Reports from UK Daily Mail that shooting occurred through an open window 3:39am Central Time
– Reports are coming in that security at Blue Parrot attempted to protect club goers from gun fire 3:36am Central Time
– Source on scene: at least 8 rounds fired from .22 caliber weapon at blue parrot 3:18am Central Time
– While initial reports were shots had been fired at two events, so far only Blue Parrot incident is confirmed 3:05am Central Time
– Shooting is starting to be reported heavily as Cartel related 3:01am Central Time
– BPM has officially canceled and shut down all events 2:56am Central Time
– Conflicting Reports if shooting took place in front of club or from the back 2:46am Central Time
– Sources on site report that new death toll is 8: Working on Confirmation 2:44am Central Time
– Highest estimates from twitter are 12 dead UNCONFIRMED 2:41am Central Time
– Many news outlets reporting 5 dead still yet to confirm 2:37am Central Time
– Early reports state that THIS WAS NOT TERRORISM – likely gang turf or possibly (but unlikely) cartel related 2:29am Central Time
– At least 3 dead CONFIRMED 2:16am Central Time
– Reports rolling in death toll could now be as high as 6 UNCONFIRMED 2:15am Central Time
– Artist JACKMASTER tweets that death toll could be at 5, many wounded UNCONFIRMED 2:12am Central
– News at least 2 dead from twitter (UNCONFIRMED) 2:05am Central Time
– Police and Ambulances on scene 2:02am Central Time
– FOUR PEOPLE CONFIRMED SHOT 1:59am Central Time
Twitter News Updated as it comes in –
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#Meksika'da Playa del Carmen kentinde düzenlenen BPM Festivali sırasında Blue Parrot adlı kulübüne silahlı saldırı düzenlendi.
— ETHA (@etkinhaberajans) January 16, 2017
#BREAKING: Australians caught up in a shooting incident at the Blue Parrot nightclub in Mexico. #9News pic.twitter.com/ZdeCsYgLlw
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) January 16, 2017
UPD #Blutbad in Musik-#Club "Blue Parrot" in Mexiko – Mindestens acht Menschen erschossen … https://t.co/3eEn4gIzhc pic.twitter.com/q90lkYE7Io
— Twee.at (@twee_at) January 16, 2017
Enfrentamiento a balazos #BlueParrot en #BPMFestival, drogas fue la causa, todas las fiestas canceladas; medios mexicanos dormidos
— Rogelio Peña (@RogelioPA) January 16, 2017
#BPMFestival #BlueParrot so sad 🙁 most of us made it out ok, hurts my heart knowing people didn't make it safe. pic.twitter.com/t8hpT5DnVt
— MauroMC (@DJMauroMC) January 16, 2017
Por lo menos 6 muertos y 9 lesionados, deja balacera durante el #BPMFestival, celebrado al interior del #BlueParrot, en #PlayaDelCarmen. pic.twitter.com/hAAdCyr9O7
— Revista TMX (@RevistaTMX) January 16, 2017
Apparently there was a shooting at Blue Parrot. We were in the DJ booth at the time. It was total chaos. We're ok. Hope everyone else is…
— Dubfire (@dubfire) January 16, 2017
At least 3 clubs where hit. @blueparrotplaya #lajungla and more coming on the news
— Hector Escardo (@hectorescardo) January 16, 2017
Police investigating a coordinated attack from the #cartel – @blueparrotplaya where I was, dozens of shots, security footage showed 6 down
— Hector Escardo (@hectorescardo) January 16, 2017
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
in the artist area and everyone remained calm and found safe ground and the #blueparrot security guards went to the gunfire to keep us safe
— 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
It's sad what happened tonight @ BLUE PARROT in PDC AT #BPM2017 – my friends, please stay safe! Listen to instructions and stay indoors! pic.twitter.com/tVXf2TkM9H
— Alex Acosta (@DJAlexAcosta) 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
Momentos exactos del pánico en #BPMFestival por balacera en #BlueParrot pic.twitter.com/OqvnYdaq62
— Ξ.M.Λ.C (@EMACUTV) January 16, 2017
Balacera en #BlueParrot en #PlayaDelCarmeb #BPM se estiman 4 muertos. Ambulancias y policía llegaron 15 minutos después @AristeguiOnline pic.twitter.com/JvdTMROa2A
— Jonás Vázquez (@tintacallejera) January 16, 2017
After alleged reports of shots fired this morning at Blue Parrot, all BPM parties are shut down while police investigations are underway.
— The BPM Festival (@TheBPMFestival) 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
Caos en las calles de playa del carmen. NO SALGAN. Chaos on the streets. STAY SAFE. #blueparrot #bpm pic.twitter.com/ZHJZRq7PD3
— Pipe Llorens (@pipellorens) January 16, 2017
Al momento sembra 8 morti alla chiusura del The BPM Festival, durante il party Elrow al Blue Parrot….. https://t.co/fWlb2g073K
— Roberta Onirika (@onirika) January 16, 2017
Several revelers seriously injured fleeing #blueparrot tonight at #BPM2017. Several ambulances at Calle 12 #TheBPMFestival #BPM2017
— VacationRx (@RxVacation) January 16, 2017
Pray for safety at BPM Fest. Shots fired. 5 dead so far. ??????? https://t.co/ysiG3Zn0ml
— Evelina (@Ninjalina) January 16, 2017
According to reports at @TheBPMFestival, a gunman has entered Elrow at Blue Parrot and opened fire, killing at least 5. More as we have it.
— Four Four Magazine (@fourfourmagazin) January 16, 2017
Apparently gang turf wars kicking off and people shoot at two clubs during BPM including Blue Parrot!!! At least 5 dead and several injured
— Maarten Puddy (@PUDDYuk) January 16, 2017
https://t.co/FwZa4F4fet tragic, of course it always is.
— . (@parkradio) 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
Gunmen opened fire at Blue Parrot in Playa Del Carmen at BPM . Hope everyone is safe and stay off the streets please ??
— Wax Motif (@WaxMotif) January 16, 2017
Shots fired at @TheBPMFestival Blue Parrot and Jungle, possibly five dead. #bpmfestival #BPM2017
— VacationRx (@RxVacation) January 16, 2017
From what we are being told at least 3-6 people are dead and many more are wounded during the shoot out at Blue Parrot #BPM
— NYCTechno (@NYCTechno) January 16, 2017
Someone has come into the club in Playa Del Carmen and opened fire. 4-5 dead and many wounded. Stay in ur fuckin hotel if you're here at BPM
— JACKMASTER (@jackmaster) January 16, 2017
Todo solo después de los balazos en el Blue parrot pic.twitter.com/psH99rvG6x
— Glieb (@Glieb2) January 16, 2017
Balazitos en Blueparrot en el Bpm festival por lo menos 2 muertos es lo que me dicen Amigos Fiesteros. Playa del carmen
— la_berruga (@la_berruga) January 16, 2017
^[Translated – 2 reported dead UNCONFIRMED]^
Gun shots reported at Blue Parrot
— GDE (@GlobalDanceElec) January 16, 2017
Shooting at Blue Parrot during elrow. Mother fuckers shot through the back where it's all open. I'm afraid it doesn't look good
— BPM prtymnstr (@Party_Mnstr) January 16, 2017
Possible terrorist attack/cartel shooting in blue parrot WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON
— George de Menezes (@georgedemenezes) January 16, 2017
Four possibly dead at #blueparrot @TheBPMFestival #bpm #BPM2017 pic.twitter.com/sOeKDGi9G3
— VacationRx (@RxVacation) January 16, 2017
We have just gotten word from our writer covering the BPM festival in Mexico. The closing event Elrow was taking place at The Blue Parrot when gunshots rang out at the club. Preliminary reports are that at least one person has been shot.
This is a developing story. We will continue to update this article as confirmed facts start to flow in. As of now we advise you check in on friends and family members who were attending the festival. Our thoughts are with everyone down in Mexico.
