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Gunmen kill 11 and wound 12 in violent attack at soccer field in Guanajuato, Mexico

Credited from: CBSNEWS

  • 11 people killed and 12 injured in an armed attack at a soccer field in Guanajuato, Mexico.
  • The incident occurred after a local soccer match in Salamanca, sparking a wave of violence warnings.
  • Investigations are underway amid ongoing struggles with gang violence in the region.

At least 11 people were killed and 12 others injured when gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in Salamanca, Guanajuato, on Sunday. Reports indicate that the attackers struck after a local soccer match, prompting local authorities to initiate a search for the assailants. Among the wounded were a woman and a minor, with local officials confirming ten fatalities at the scene and one more in the hospital, according to Indiatimes and AA.

Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto described the violence as part of a broader "crime wave" affecting the area, linking it to conflicts between local gangs, including the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The mayor has called on President Claudia Sheinbaum to assist in restoring order and safety in the region, which has seen escalating violence, including recent dismemberment incidents, as reported by Reuters and CBS News.

Witness reports indicate that the gunmen arrived in multiple vehicles, unleashing a barrage of at least 100 shots in a seemingly random act of violence. Law enforcement is currently investigating the incident and coordinating with federal authorities to enhance security in the region, a response echoed by multiple sources highlighting the gravity of the situation, according to BBC and CBS News.

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