HIBAPRESS
A football stadium in the state of Guanajuato, central Mexico, witnessed a shooting incident targeting fans in the stands, leading to a large number of deaths and injuries, in a new incident reflecting the escalation of violence associated with sporting events in the country.
The attack occurred on Sunday evening, around half past five local time, in the "Loma de Flores" area of the municipality of Salamanca. The city's mayor, César Prieto, reported the killing of 11 people, ten of whom died at the scene, while another breathed his last inside the hospital, in addition to the injury of about 12 people, including a woman and a minor. The local official clarified that the attack occurred after the end of the match, when a group of fans were gathering inside the stadium, before armed elements stormed the place and opened fire randomly. He added that the incident falls within the wave of violence that the state is witnessing, especially the city of Salamanca. Following the incident, the mayor called for urgent intervention from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the governor of the state of Guanajuato, Libia García, in order to enhance security measures and restore stability and security in the region.
