Mass Shooting During Celebration Claims 12 Lives in Irapuato, Mexico

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Mass Shooting During Celebration Claims 12 Lives in Irapuato, Mexico

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Mass Shooting During Celebration Claims 12 Lives in Irapuato, Mexico

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12 people killed and at least 20 injured in Irapuato during a religious celebration.
The shooting occurred at a festive gathering for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the attack as "deplorable" and promised an investigation.
Guanajuato has seen a significant rise in violence due to gang disputes.
Previous incidents in the state have also resulted in multiple casualties at community events.

A mass shooting at a religious celebration in Irapuato, Guanajuato, left 12 people dead and over 20 injured on Tuesday night. The attack occurred during festivities for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, with video footage showing panic as partygoers attempted to escape the gunfire, according to India Times and Los Angeles Times.

According to local officials, the dead included a 17-year-old, eight men, and two women. The violence has heightened concerns in the region, as Guanajuato has become notorious for its ongoing turf wars between criminal organizations, specifically the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel, reports CBS News, Reuters, and Al Jazeera.

President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the acts of violence, describing the incident as “deplorable,” and has promised a thorough investigation. Irapuato's local government also denounced the shooting, labeling it a "cowardly act" and vowing to hold those responsible accountable, according to India Times and Los Angeles Times.