A horrific armed assault on a soccer field in central Mexico has left at least 11 people dead and 12 others wounded, marking another episode of brutal violence in the region. The attack occurred Sunday in a residential neighborhood of Salamanca, a town within the state of Guanajuato, according to local municipal authorities.
The mayor’s office confirmed the devastating toll in an official statement, noting that ten victims died at the scene while another succumbed to injuries while receiving medical care. All wounded individuals are currently undergoing treatment for gunshot injuries. In a disturbing development, investigators reported discovering four bags containing human remains in the same town on Saturday night, though it remains unclear if this discovery is connected to Sunday’s massacre.
Guanajuato’s State Attorney General’s office has launched a comprehensive investigation into the soccer field shooting. Despite being a thriving industrial center and popular tourist destination, Guanajuato consistently ranks as Mexico’s deadliest state due to persistent turf wars between competing criminal organizations.
The latest violence comes despite Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s recent announcement that the country’s homicide rate had reached its lowest point in a decade during 2025, attributing this improvement to her administration’s national security strategy. This incident starkly contrasts with those claims, highlighting the ongoing security challenges facing the region.