10 Killed in Early Morning Shooting in Tehuitzingo Puebla

At least ten people were killed in an early morning shooting in the town of Tehuitzingo in the east-central Mexican state of Puebla, authorities said Sunday. The victims included six men, three women, and a child, according to a statement from the Puebla public security agency.

The attack occurred at a residence. Municipal police responded to a call from a citizen who reported seeing people who appeared to be lifeless, authorities said. Upon arrival, officers found multiple individuals with gunshot wounds. One woman died while being transported for medical attention. Initial local media reports indicated the shooting happened around 1:55 a.m. local time.

No suspects have been identified, no arrests have been announced, and the motive for the attack remains unclear. Federal officials and the state Attorney General’s Office have opened investigations. State officials have pledged a coordinated response involving the National Guard, state and local police, and intelligence agencies.

The violence in Tehuitzingo, a town of approximately 11,300 residents located about 130 miles south of Mexico City, is part of a broader surge of violence in central Mexico. Officials said that surge has...