• 11 people were killed, and 12 others were injured in a shooting at a soccer field in Salamanca, Mexico.
• The attack occurred after a soccer match, prompting a call for government intervention.
• Local authorities are investigating and coordinating security measures to apprehend the attackers.

On Sunday, gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in Salamanca, Guanajuato, killing at least 11 individuals and injuring 12 others. Ten victims died at the scene, while one succumbed to injuries at a hospital, according to local authorities and Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto, who highlighted the incident as a stark reflection of the escalating violence in the region, which is marred by gang conflicts and criminal activities, according to India Times, AA, Reuters, and CBS News.

The shooting occurred shortly after the conclusion of a match, signaling a troubling continuation of a "crime wave" affecting the area, with prior incidents raising concerns about public safety. Among the injured are a woman and a minor, which the mayor described as part of a broader social crisis and called for assistance from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to address these violent outbreaks effectively, reflecting on the region's distress over gang violence, according to AA and CBS News.

Authorities detailed that an investigation is underway, with the Guanajuato state prosecutor's office working in conjunction with federal authorities to bolster security measures in Salamanca and surrounding areas, amid rising tensions linked to conflicts between prominent criminal organizations. Such violence is characteristic of Guanajuato, which has witnessed some of the highest homicide rates in Mexico recently, attributed to long-standing rivalries between gangs, according to Reuters and India Times.