by Donald Wood
Last updated: 11:00 AM ET, Tue July 10, 2018
Update: July 12, 2018 at 11:01 a.m. ET
Officials in Mexico City released a statement on the death of 27-year-old American tourist Tatiana Mirutenko Monday during a drive-by shooting:
The government of Mexico, Mexico City's Mayor and the Ministry of Tourism are deeply saddened by the death of Tatiana Mirutenko, an American visitor. Our most sincere condolences go out to her family and friends, and our hearts remain with them during this difficult time.
Mexico City authorities including the Attorney General's office are conducting a thorough investigation into this incident and have been coordinating throughout with the United States Embassy.
Every effort is being made to resolve this case and maintain the safety of the millions of international travelers who visit Mexico City each year. Visitor safety is of the highest importance and the government has three separate, specialized agencies to assist visitors and maintain visitor security in the city.
Local government awaits updates and findings in this investigation.
Original Text
An American tourist visiting Mexico City was accidentally shot and killed in a drive-by shooting after leaving a restaurant Monday.
According to ABCNews.com, 27-year-old Tatiana Mirutenko was walking out of a restaurant in the popular tourist destination of Lomas de Chapultepec at around 5:50 a.m. local time when she was struck by a stray bullet.
The Mexico City Attorney General's Office said two men on a motorcycle turned on the street and began firing at a man on the sidewalk. Officials said the target of the attack was also hit but survived the shooting.
Mirutenko was walking with her husband and two friends when the shooting occurred, and she was transported to a local Mexican hospital where she died. Police are still conducting a search for the alleged shooters.
"A year ago, we were selecting flowers for the wedding," Tatiana's father Wasyl Mirutenko said in a statement. "Today, we were looking at flowers for the funeral."
Officials from the United States Department of State confirmed the tourist's death in a statement:
"We extend our sincere condolences to friends and family members of the deceased. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is providing all appropriate consular services to her family. Out of respect for the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment."
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