Tragic Night: Gunmen Strike During Nativity Festival in Irapuato, Leaving 12 Dead and Many Injured
Irapuato, Mexico — A late-night celebration turned tragic when gunmen opened fire during a religious festival, killing 12 and injuring at least 20 others in Guanajuato state on Tuesday. The shooting occurred at about 11:20 p.m. during festivities honoring the Nativity of John the Baptist, where community members had gathered to dance and dine. Witnesses described a scene of chaos as families took cover upon hearing the gunfire on Bustamante Street in the Barrio Nuevo …