A night meant for celebration turned into a harrowing experience for Memo Garza and his team after their tour bus was attacked with gunfire on the Puebla-Orizaba highway. The incident occurred in the early hours following their concert in San Pablo del Monte, Tlaxcala, as they were traveling back to Chiapas.

According to reports, the bus sustained around ten bullet impacts near the Puente de Xonacatepec area. Two men were injured, including Ángel, the group’s second vocalist. The attack appears to have been an attempted robbery, a grim reminder of the ongoing security challenges on this federal highway, known for frequent assaults on transport vehicles.

The driver’s quick thinking helped avert a worse outcome. After the first shots were fired, he calmly diverted the bus to the Del Valle neighborhood in Puebla city, where local residents, alerted by the gunfire, came to their aid. Municipal police and paramedics from Protección Civil arrived promptly, providing first aid and escorting the wounded to a hospital. As of Monday, June 29, 2026, both victims remain in stable condition.

The Secretary of Public Security (SSP) has launched an investigation and is coordinating with the National Guard and state police to locate the assailants, who remain at large.

In the wake of the attack, Memo Garza announced via social media the cancellation of their scheduled June 28 concert in Chiapas, citing the injuries sustained by two band members and the need to prioritize their recovery. The group expressed gratitude for the support received and asked fans for understanding during this difficult time.

This incident underscores the importance of investing in safer, more reliable transportation infrastructure. Projects like Puebla’s upcoming cablebús system could offer secure alternatives for commuters and travelers, reducing exposure to highway violence and fostering safer mobility options in the region.