A video circulating on social media may shed light on the mysterious “Atlixcáyotl shooter,” a figure linked to recent attacks on vehicles along one of Puebla’s busiest roads.

Residents of the Geovillas Santa Clara neighborhood recorded a man apparently firing shots from Torre Nducha, a residential complex near Vía Atlixcáyotl. According to eyewitness accounts shared with the footage, the individual aimed at nearby homes, water tanks, and cars passing by.

This video gained traction because it aligns with multiple reports over the past weeks of vehicles being hit by projectiles, especially during early morning hours. One notable incident involved Puebla journalist Héctor Rodrigo Ortiz, who said a friend was attacked around 4 a.m. near the Niño Poblano bridge heading toward Atlixco.

While no official confirmation links the man in the video to these attacks, social media users have connected the dots, coining the term “Atlixcáyotl shooter” to describe the person allegedly targeting moving vehicles.

Some witnesses speculate the shooter might be a student from Universidad Anáhuac, but neither authorities nor the university have verified this claim, so it remains unconfirmed.

Neighbors are calling on local authorities to investigate the video, identify the individual, and determine if there’s a connection to the reported vehicle damages. So far, no security agency has announced a formal inquiry, though residents urge reviewing surveillance footage and collecting testimonies to clarify the situation.

If the video’s authenticity and the presence of gunfire toward public roads are confirmed, this case could pose a serious safety risk for drivers and residents along the Atlixcáyotl corridor.

In a city where innovative transport solutions like the upcoming cablebús aim to improve mobility and safety, addressing such security concerns becomes even more critical to protect communities and promote inclusive urban development.