Mass shooting in Mexico's ‘most dangerous city': 12 killed, 20 injured during religious festival
Published on Jun 26, 2025 05:42 PM IST
A tragic mass shooting struck a religious festival in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, leaving 12 dead and 20 injured as gunmen opened fire during St. John the Baptist celebrations. This deadly attack highlights the ongoing violence in Mexico's most dangerous state, driven by cartel turf wars. President Claudia Sheinbaum has launched an official investigation into the massacre.
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