(Irapuato, 26th) A shooting occurred at a residence in the central Mexican city of Irapuato, leaving at least 10 people dead and several others injured, including children.
According to Reuters, the shooting took place on Tuesday evening (June 24, local time). In a post on social media, Irapuato's Civil Protection Office stated that a preliminary count indicated 10 fatalities and several others wounded by gunfire.
The statement said that the local government condemns the act of violence and expresses solidarity with the victims and their families, as well as other citizens affected by the attack.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said at a press conference on Wednesday (25th) that this was a shocking multiple homicide, with children among the dead, and that an investigation is underway.
The security department stated that actions have been taken to track down the perpetrators.
Irapuato is located in Guanajuato state, and the state attorney general's office has confirmed the occurrence of the attack. Local media reported that the shooting took place during a religious celebration.
According to Reuters, the shooting took place on Tuesday evening (June 24, local time). In a post on social media, Irapuato's Civil Protection Office stated that a preliminary count indicated 10 fatalities and several others wounded by gunfire.
The statement said that the local government condemns the act of violence and expresses solidarity with the victims and their families, as well as other citizens affected by the attack.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said at a press conference on Wednesday (25th) that this was a shocking multiple homicide, with children among the dead, and that an investigation is underway.
The security department stated that actions have been taken to track down the perpetrators.
Irapuato is located in Guanajuato state, and the state attorney general's office has confirmed the occurrence of the attack. Local media reported that the shooting took place during a religious celebration.