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At least 12 killed in mass shooting at religious festival in Mexico's Guanajuato
At least 12 people were killed in the Mexican state of Guanajuato overnight in a mass shooting incident when gunmen opened fire on a religious celebration in the central Mexican city of Irapuato, officials said on Wednesday.
The attorney general's office in Guanajuato stated that 20 others were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The office confirmed that one of the deceased was a minor, aged 17.
Lo que ocurrió en Irapuato, Guanajuato, no fue un simple hecho de inseguridad, es terrorismo en su máxima expresión.
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The incident took place when people were dancing and drinking in the street in the evening in celebration of St. John the Baptist, a Catholic holiday in Mexico, AP reported. As soon as the shooting started, people ran to take shelter and escape the gunfire, videos circulated online show.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticised the mass shooting attack in Irapuato, stating that it was under investigation. 'It is very unfortunate what happened. An investigation is under way,' Sheinbaum said.
A purported video circulating on social media showed people dancing in the patio of a housing complex while music played in the background ahead of the mass shootout. However, the authenticity of the video remains unclear.
Guanjuato has been one of the most violent regions in Mexico for years. In May, at least seven people were killed in a shooting that targeted a party organized by the Catholic Church in the state.
(with inputs from AP, Reuters)
