Gunmen Open Fire At Soccer Match In Mexico’s Guanajuato, 11 Killed

Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 10:07 IST

At least 11 killed in a shooting at a soccer field in Loma de Flores, Salamanca, Guanajuato.

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At least 11 people were killed on Sunday when armed men opened fire at a soccer field in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, news agency AFP reported, citing mayor’s office.

The attack occurred around 5:20 p.m. local time during an amateur match in the Loma de Flores area of Salamanca, a neighbourhood in one of Mexico’s most violent regions.

The attack took place in a neighborhood of Salamanca, with officials from the mayor’s office stating that a search operation has been launched to track down those responsible.

More details are awaited on the incident.

In a separate incident, a reporter covering crime in Mexico’s Gulf coast state of Veracruz was killed Thursday night in the city of Poza Rica, according to a state entity.

In a statement, the State Commission for the Attention and Protection of Journalists said that it condemned the killing and called for an exhaustive investigation.

The commission released the victim’s identity only by his first name, following state policy, but local media identified him as Carlos Castro, director of the online outlet Código Norte Veracruz, who also contributed to other regional publications, the Associated Press reported on January 9.

(With inputs from agencies)

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