Ten Killed in Early-Morning Shooting in Mexican City of Tehuitzingo
Puebla state officials confirmed ten deaths, including one minor, after an early-morning attack at a residence in Tehuitzingo. Authorities have opened an investigation and pledged a coordinated response involving multiple security agencies.
Al JazeeraThe government of the Mexican state of Puebla confirmed the deaths of ten people in an early-morning shooting in the city of Tehuitzingo on Sunday. State officials identified the victims as six men, three women and one minor. No names were released.
The victims were allegedly attacked by armed individuals at a residence, according to the state government. No arrests have been announced and the motive remains unclear.
The state Attorney General’s Office announced it had opened an investigation into the shooting. Officials said municipal police responded after a citizen reported people without vital signs at the property. “Upon arriving at the residence, authorities located several people with gunshot wounds.
A woman died en route while being transported for medical attention,” the statement said. m. local time. Tehuitzingo has roughly 11,300 residents and lies about 208 kilometres south of Mexico City. Officials pledged a multi-agency response that will include the National Guard, the state Attorney General’s Office, state and local police, plus intelligence and coordination efforts.
The attack comes as Mexico prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup, with the opening match scheduled for June 11 in Mexico City. Mexico is set to host 13 matches across Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to deploy 100,000 security personnel ahead of the tournament.
High-profile violence in recent months has drawn scrutiny over safety preparations. In April a gunman killed one Canadian tourist and injured 13 others at the Teotihuacan archaeological site. In February, violence followed the killing of cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera by Mexican forces.
8 percent decline in homicides in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to the nonprofit Insight Crime. U.S. President Donald Trump has stated it will take necessary steps to address cartel activity.
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