🎉 Attack Unleashed During St. John the Baptist Celebration in Irapuato as Gunmen Open Fire on Crowd
June 26, 2025 – A joyous celebration turned into a scene of horror in Irapuato, Mexico, late Tuesday night as gunmen opened fire on a crowd celebrating St. John the Baptist, killing at least 12 people and injuring 20 others, according to local authorities.
Videos circulated on social media captured the chaos as people were dancing and drinking in the street before sudden gunfire sent them fleeing in panic. Blood-stained streets and the sounds of screams echoed across the neighborhood.
🇲🇽 Presidential Response and Ongoing Violence in Guanajuato
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed sorrow over the tragedy and confirmed that an investigation is underway. This incident marks the second such attack in recent weeks — in May, seven people were killed at a Catholic Church-organized event in San Bartolo de Berrios, also in Guanajuato.
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📍 Guanajuato: Mexico’s Epicenter of Violence
- Guanajuato, located northwest of Mexico City, has become one of the deadliest states in the country.
- 1,435 homicides have been recorded in the state so far this year — more than double any other Mexican state.
- The violence is fueled by warring criminal syndicates competing for territorial and trafficking control.
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🕊️ Residents in Shock, Community Devastated
Photographs from the aftermath show residents washing away blood stains outside homes and praying for the victims. The attack has left Irapuato shaken, with families mourning and local leaders demanding swift justice.
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