22-8-2023 (MEXICO CITY) In a remarkable tale of survival, a Mexican man miraculously lived to tell the tale after being shot in the head at close range, with the bullets deflecting off his skull. On August 2nd, a man identified by Mexican media as Francisco was strolling along the streets of the Gustavo A. Madero community when he was suddenly approached by an individual named Carlos N., who proceeded to shoot him twice in the head at point-blank range. The motive behind Carlos N.’s attack remains unclear, but most reports have focused on the astonishing outcome of the shooting, where the bullets failed to penetrate Francisco’s skull, leaving only minor flesh wounds. The exact circumstances that led to Francisco’s survival in the attack are complex, but it appears to be a miraculous combination of several factors.
First and foremost, the bullets used by the assailant were notably old, and the gunpowder had absorbed moisture over time. Additionally, the firearm utilized had a small caliber and a short barrel, which affected the bullets’ velocity and overall penetration power. Instead of penetrating his skull, the bullets deflected off it.
Due to suffering only minor flesh wounds, Francisco was able to alert nearby security personnel who promptly apprehended the attacker. This middle-aged Mexican man considers himself exceptionally fortunate to have survived the ordeal.
