Mexican officials announce 10 dead in early-morning shooting in Tehuitzingo
Mexican officials have reported that ten people were killed in a shooting in Tehuitzingo, Puebla. The victims included six men, three women, and a minor, but no details about the attackers or their motives have been disclosed. An investigation has been launched as Mexico prepares for the upcoming FIFA World Cup amidst ongoing concerns about violence and safety.
- ▪The shooting occurred early in the morning at a residence in Tehuitzingo.
- ▪Authorities found several individuals with gunshot wounds after responding to a citizen's call for help.
- ▪No arrests have been made, and the motive for the attack remains unclear.
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News|CrimeMexican officials announce 10 dead in early-morning shooting in TehuitzingoOfficials blamed the shooting on ‘armed individuals’, though no details were provided about the attackers or their motives.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMexico has struggled with high murder rates and disappearances linked organised crime [File: Francisco Guasco/EPA]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026The government in the Mexican state of Puebla has confirmed the deaths of 10 people in an early-morning shooting in the city of Tehuitzingo.On Sunday, the state government identified the victims as six men, three women and a minor, though no names were offered.Recommended Stories…
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