Draft:Gran Plaza Mazatlán

Gran Plaza Mazatlán is a shopping mall located in the city of Mazatlán. It is the largest shopping mall in the city and it was founded in 1991.

History
The shopping center has been the site of several incidents by armed groups.

On July 12, 2008, armed gunmen took 40 hostages and after murdering a police officer, they hid in a restaurant in the shopping center. They escaped in a car with eight people, 7 were freed and they continued with only one hostage.

On November 5, 2015, a shooter killed a merchant in his store and then fled.

Facilities
Gran Plaza Mazatlán has two large food courts, many clothing, appliance and footwear stores, a Starbucks and a Cinepolis.

Events
In the shopping center there is the wall of expression, which is a well-known place where local and national artists exhibit artistic works, and events of all kinds are also held.