Cancun ‘shooting’ at Hyatt Riviera resort sees Americans hiding in rooms as ‘armed men storm hotel’

A SHOOTING reportedly unfolded at a resort in Cancun as Americas are seen hiding in rooms with armed men storming the hotel. Terrified guests took to social media to say the shooting occurred at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun resort in Cancun, Mexico, on Thursday afternoon. GoogleA shooting reportedly unfolded at a resort in Cancun, Mexico on Thursday[/caption] Andrew Krop, whose husband is a performer for the Vacaya gay vacation group, told The Sun the shooting took place shortly after 3pm local time. “They’ve been staying at the Hyatt Ziva resort in Cancun. About a half-hour ago he called me and said that men had stormed the beach with machine guns and started firing. “He ran with some friends and is hiding locked in a room right now,” Krop added. NBC Universal executive Mike Sington took to Twitter and wrote: “All guests and employees told to duck, and we’re all taken to hiding places at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun Resort. Active shooter? Terrorist or kidnapping threat? They’re not telling us anything.” The NBC executive added: “Active shooter on property at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun Resort. All guests and employees are hiding. Paramedics have arrived.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. The-sun.com is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sport news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheUSSun. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The US Sun team? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS