{"id":238652,"date":"2026-07-15T04:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T04:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/councilor-of-tecate-and-her-husband-victimized-in-gunshot-attack\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T04:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T04:30:45","slug":"councilor-of-tecate-and-her-husband-victimized-in-gunshot-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/councilor-of-tecate-and-her-husband-victimized-in-gunshot-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Councilor of Tecate and Her Husband Victimized in Gunshot Attack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The attack occurred this July 14. Credit: Facebook – Mar\u00eda Quijada<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Tragic Shooting Incident In Tecate<\/h2>\n

Maria de Jesus Quijada<\/b>, a councilor from the Brunette<\/b> party and her husband Jesus Pereida<\/b>, were victims of a shooting on July 14, 2026<\/b>, in the Tax authorities<\/b> housing area in Tecate, Baja California. Preliminary reports suggest that Quijada is hospitalized in the United States, while Pereida unfortunately succumbed to his injuries at the scene.<\/p>\n

Details of the Attack<\/h3>\n

Reports from Zeta Tijuana<\/i> indicate that the couple was ambushed on Coyuca street<\/b> as assailants intercepted their black KIA vehicle, registered under the license plate 9TWY116<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Victim Background<\/h3>\n

At 40 years old, Mar\u00eda Jes\u00fas Quijada Maldonado had been serving as a council member for less than two years. Currently, she was also pursuing a degree in Law at Humanitas University<\/b> in Tijuana.<\/p>\n

Official Confirmation and Initial Confusion<\/h3>\n

Confirmations of both individuals’ deaths were initially communicated through Pereida’s family via social media, requesting privacy during their mourning. However, confusion arose hours later regarding Quijada’s condition, with statements indicating that she was in critical condition but alive at the time of transfer to the hospital.<\/p>\n

Aftermath of the Incident<\/h2>\n

Unofficial reports suggest that Pereida suffered multiple gunshot wounds, leading to his death on-site, while Quijada was critically injured, including a gunshot to the head. Zeta Tijuana later revealed that she was being transported to a hospital in California, highlighting concerns over her safety in the event of the attack.<\/p>\n

Community Impact and Response<\/h3>\n

The attack left the local community in shock, with no arrests reported as of yet. Witnesses reported that the assailants fled the scene in a white vehicle. Following the attack, Quijada had participated in an assembly advocating for national sovereignty just prior, reinforcing that her commitment to the community was evident up until this tragic event.<\/p>\n

Focus on Their Legacy<\/h2>\n

Maria Quijada had an extensive career dedicated to the community, serving in various capacities, including her role as the general director of the DIF Tecate.<\/b> Her early career involved significant volunteer work against human trafficking, demonstrating her commitment to social justice.<\/p>\n

Background of Jes\u00fas Pereida<\/h3>\n

Jes\u00fas Pereida Ruiz also had a commendable background, having worked in various public institutions. He had aspirations of serving the community as a council leader and was closely involved in public service initiatives within Tecate.<\/p>\n

Ongoing Investigations<\/h2>\n

As authorities continue to investigate the motivations behind this act of violence, the community is left to grapple with this unexpected tragedy. There are currently no known motives or suspects identified.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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