Mexico City: At least 19 people were killed in a shooting Sunday in central Mexico, the state attorney general’s office has confirmed. The attack took place after 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Mexican time. Many people had gathered in the area as part of the festivities.
Sixteen men and three women were killed. Several people were injured. They are being treated at a nearby hospital. But police have not yet received any clue as to who was behind the attack.
Mikoyan is one of the two most conflict-prone states in Mexico. The area is notorious for fuel looting, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities. Clashes were frequent between the two rival mafia groups in this regard. Fights and disputes between criminals have often resulted in the loss of innocent lives in the state. It is estimated that such a dispute may have culminated in Sunday night’s shooting.
