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Gunmen Kill 11, Wound 12 at Soccer Match in Salamanca, Guanajuato

Authorities opened an investigation, with federal forces deployed to search for the attackers.

Members of the National Guard stand at the crime scene where at least 11 people were killed and 12 more wounded during an armed attack at a football field in Salamanca, Guanajuato state, Mexico, on January 25, 2026. The attack occurred in a neighborhood in the town of Salamanca, with a statement from the mayor's office saying that officials launched an operation to find those responsible for the assault. (Photo by Mario Armas / AFP)
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Overview

  • The shooting erupted at the Loma de Flores fields shortly after a local amateur match, around 5:20–5:30 p.m. local time.
  • Officials confirmed 10 deaths at the scene and one at a hospital, with 12 people receiving treatment for gunshot wounds.
  • The Guanajuato state prosecutor’s office opened a case and coordinated with federal security forces to stabilize the area and pursue those responsible.
  • Mayor César Prieto called the incident part of a broader crime wave and appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum for additional security support.
  • A woman and a child were among the victims, video from the scene circulated on social media, and authorities have not announced a motive or suspects.