In a horrific act of violence that has stunned the local community, gunmen opened fire at a football pitch in central Mexico, resulting in the deaths of at least eleven people and leaving twelve others wounded. The attack occurred at the conclusion of a Sunday league match, turning a scene of sporting camaraderie into one of tragedy and bloodshed.
Mayor Confirms Fatalities and Appeals for Federal Assistance
Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto provided a detailed account of the incident, confirming that the assailants arrived just as the game was ending. He stated that ten individuals lost their lives at the scene itself, with one more succumbing to their injuries later at a nearby hospital. Among those injured were a woman and a minor, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the attack.
Attack Part of Broader Crime Wave in the Region
Mayor Prieto explicitly linked this brutal shooting to a wider crime wave currently affecting the city. In response to the escalating violence, he has made a direct and public appeal to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, urgently requesting federal intervention and assistance to help local authorities regain control and restore security for the residents of Salamanca.
The local police and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, but the scale of the attack has left the community reeling. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the challenges faced by many regions in Mexico regarding public safety and organised crime.
