A violent attack at a soccer field in central Mexico has left at least 11 people dead and 12 others injured. This was reported by local authorities. The injured were transported to nearby hospitals for necessary treatment, while investigations at the scene continued into the evening. The shooting occurred Sunday in a neighborhood of Salamanca, a city in the state of Guanajuato, an area that has seen repeated incidents of gun violence. Officials from the mayor’s office confirmed that gunmen opened fire at the sports field, triggering an immediate response.
Security forces were deployed soon after the incident and an operation is underway to trace those responsible for the attack. Authorities have not released details about the possible motive, but the incident has once again raised public safety concerns in Guanajuato, one of Mexico’s most violent states.
The Salamanca attack area was sealed off by the arrival of the National Guard, army and state security forces. A vast search operation was immediately launched to identify the killers. The local government condemned the incident, expressing solidarity with the affected families and promising its utmost efforts to restore peace in a region marked by violence. The Attorney General’s Office is gathering evidence on site to shed light on the dynamics of the attack.
