At least 12 dead & 12 injured as gunmen storm Christmas party in Mexico’s ‘most violent state’

AT least 12 people have been killed and a dozen injured following a shooting at a Christmas party in Mexico early on Sunday.

Six people opened fire on revellers as they left the the packed venue in one of Mexico’s most violent states, Guanajuato, prosecutors said.

Reuters

The attack took place early on Sunday[/caption]

Six gunmen were said to have suddenly opened fire on the partygoers

“So far 12 people are reported dead,” the state’s prosecutor’s office said on X/Twitter, adding that the 12 wounded have been taken to hospital.

Local media said the victims – all believed to be friends – were leaving the event hall following a Christmas party known as a “posada” when they were gunned down.

One witness said: “We realized they were not invited, and when they were asked who they were, they started shooting.”

Salvatierra Mayor German Cervantes posted on Facebook: “I condemn the unfortunate act of violence that occurred in the community of San Jose del Carmen this morning.

“We are thoroughly cooperating with the prosecutor’s office.”

Guanajuato has long had the highest number of homicides in Mexico as bloody turf battles rage between the Jalisco cartel and local gangs backed by the Sinaloa cartel.

Three years ago, in the city of some 90,000, authorities discovered unmarked graves with at least 50 bodies.

Similar attacks have been recorded in recent years in Guanajuato, which has experienced 3,029 homicides so far this year.

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