Explosive leaves people injured at a 15th birthday party in Villa Juárez

Navolato, Sinaloa.— Several people were injured by shrapnel from an explosive thrown from outside a room during a 15th birthday party in the 4 de Marzo neighborhood, Villa Juárez district.

What we know

• The device was thrown into the room from outside while the party was being held.
• At first it was reported that the explosive had been launched from a drone; The version was later corrected.
• Several people suffered injuries from shrapnel; The injuries were not serious according to the preliminary report.
• Those affected received first aid and were transferred to a union hospital.
• Some splinters remained embedded in the bodies of the wounded.

Details of the attack in the 4 de Marzo neighborhood, Villa Juárez

The attack occurred inside a party room where a private quinceanera event was being held; Assistants reported a detonation followed by injuries from fragments. Testimonies collected at the scene agree that the explosive came from outside the building.
Sources at the site indicated that the initial command of information indicated that the device could have been launched from a drone, a version that was modified during subsequent proceedings. The probable participation of a group of armed individuals was mentioned, without the source requiring arrests.

• Cologne: March 4
• Receivership: Villa Juárez
• Municipality: Navolato

Injuries and medical care in the receivership

Personnel present assisted the injured and transported them to a local hospital where they received initial care. Health authorities reported that, although there were injuries caused by shrapnel, no life-threatening injuries were reported.
At least some splinters were embedded in the skin of those affected; The report mentions healing and medical observation as part of the care. An exact number of injuries was not provided in the released report.

Investigation and versions on the origin of the explosive

During the proceedings in the room, those responsible for the investigation clarified that the explosive was thrown from outside and not from an aerial device, as had initially been reported. The change in the version occurred after the processing of the place and the collection of evidence.
The investigation into the mechanics of the attack and the identification of possible perpetrators continues. So far the information released is limited to the basic reconstruction of the events and the medical care provided to those attending.