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Shooting at Soccer Field in Guanajuato Leaves Eleven Dead
(MENAFN) At least 11 people were killed and 12 more injured when gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in central Mexico’s Guanajuato state, according to local officials on Sunday.
Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto reported that the attackers arrived after a soccer match and began shooting. Ten victims died at the scene, while one later succumbed to injuries at a hospital, he noted on the US social media platform Facebook.
Among those injured were a woman and a minor, the mayor added. He characterized the attack as part of a larger “crime wave” and urged Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to take action to curb violence in the area.
The Guanajuato state prosecutor’s office confirmed that it is investigating the shooting and is working with federal authorities to enhance security measures.
“Unfortunately, there are criminal groups trying to subjugate authorities, something they are not going to achieve,” Prieto said.
Guanajuato recorded the highest number of homicides in Mexico last year. Local media reports link the surge in violence to a clash between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto reported that the attackers arrived after a soccer match and began shooting. Ten victims died at the scene, while one later succumbed to injuries at a hospital, he noted on the US social media platform Facebook.
Among those injured were a woman and a minor, the mayor added. He characterized the attack as part of a larger “crime wave” and urged Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to take action to curb violence in the area.
The Guanajuato state prosecutor’s office confirmed that it is investigating the shooting and is working with federal authorities to enhance security measures.
“Unfortunately, there are criminal groups trying to subjugate authorities, something they are not going to achieve,” Prieto said.
Guanajuato recorded the highest number of homicides in Mexico last year. Local media reports link the surge in violence to a clash between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
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