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Mass Shooting at Salamanca Soccer Field Leaves 11 Dead, 12 Injured

Authorities are probing cartel involvement, with the gunmen still unidentified.

Overview

  • Attackers arrived in two vehicles at a sports complex in northern Salamanca on Sunday afternoon and opened fire on people on the field.
  • Reporters cited at least 100 rounds fired, leaving ten dead at the scene and one more who died later at a hospital.
  • Twelve additional victims were wounded, according to local authorities overseeing the response and investigation.
  • City officials issued condolences, pledged support for families, and condemned recent violence affecting the municipality and state.
  • Media and officials say the attack aligns with recent gang disputes over drugs and illicit fuel in the region, though the precise motive remains unclear.