Archive · 20 May 2025
Gunmen Kill Seven in Mexico's Violent Guanajuato State
In Mexico, gunmen attacked a plaza in San Felipe, killing seven people, including some minors.
This happened in Guanajuato, a state known for violence.
The attack is part of a conflict between two drug gangs, the Santa Rosa de Lima and the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
The Catholic Church in Mexico has spoken out against the violence, calling it a sign of weakening society.
Guanajuato had the highest number of homicides in Mexico last year.
Since 2006, Mexico has seen a large number of violent deaths due to anti-drug operations.
Gunmen killed seven people in San Felipe, Guanajuato.
The attack occurred around 2:00 AM Monday.
The local government found bodies and a damaged van at the scene.
The attack is linked to the Santa Rosa de Lima gang.
The Catholic Church condemned the shooting.
- Who
- Gunmen targeted people in San Felipe.
- What
- Gunmen killed seven people in San Felipe, Guanajuato.
- When
- Around 2:00 AM Monday.
- Where
- San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico.
- Why
- The violence is linked to conflict between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
- Location
- San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico
- Victims
- Seven, including some minors
- Date of Attack
- Around 2:00 AM Monday
- Perpetrators
- Gunmen
- Possible Gang Involvement
- Santa Rosa de Lima
- Homicides in Guanajuato (last year)
- 3,151