Mass shooting in Mexico: 12 killed as gunmen open fire at festival gathering in Guanajuato

At least 12 people were killed and around 20 others injured in a mass shooting late Tuesday during a street celebration in the city of Irapuato in Mexico’s Guanajuato state, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The attack occurred as locals were dancing and drinking in the street to mark the feast of St John the Baptist, a traditional community event. The festivities turned into chaos when unidentified gunmen opened fire on the crowd. Videos shared online show people screaming and scrambling to escape the gunfire.

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