10 Killed in Shooting in Mexico's Puebla State
Al Jazeera Staff
Authorities in Puebla, Mexico confirmed 10 people were killed in a shooting early Sunday in Tehuitzingo, including six men, three women, and one minor. No arrests have been made and the motive remains unclear.
Officials in Puebla state, Mexico confirmed 10 people were killed in a shooting that occurred early Sunday in the city of Tehuitzingo. The state government stated the victims included six men, three women, and one minor, but did not release their identities.
A statement from the Puebla state government said the victims were 'attacked by armed individuals' in a residential area. As of Sunday morning, no arrests had been announced and the motive for the attack remained unclear.
The state Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into the shooting. According to initial reports, city police arrived at the scene after receiving a request for assistance from a resident who found people unresponsive. Upon arrival, authorities discovered several people injured by gunfire. One woman died en route to the hospital.
Tehuitzingo is a city of about 11,300 residents, located approximately 208 kilometers south of Mexico City. Local media reported the shooting occurred around 1:55 a.m. local time, when neighbors heard gunshots.
Authorities pledged a multi-pronged response involving the National Guard, the state Attorney General's Office, state and local police, along with intelligence, analysis, and interagency coordination efforts.
The incident comes as Mexico prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup in June. The opening match is scheduled for June 11 in Mexico City, where the host team will face South Africa. President Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to bolster security, deploying 100,000 security personnel including National Guard, police, and private security company employees.
Mexico will host 13 matches across three cities: Monterrey, Mexico City, and Guadalajara. However, recent serious violence has raised safety concerns. In April, a gunman killed a Canadian tourist and wounded 13 others at Teotihuacan. In February, a wave of violence erupted after the Mexican military killed cartel leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
According to non-profit organization Insight Crime, the number of homicides in Mexico in 2025 decreased by 19.8% compared to the previous year. However, critics warn the decline is complicated by a high rate of missing persons.
