On Sunday, January 25, 2026, 11 people were killed and 12 injured in an armed attack on a football field in the central state of Guanajuato in Mexico. The incident occurred at the end of an amateur football match in the Loma de Flores community of the city of Salamanca. Due to this attack, there is an atmosphere of panic in the entire area and the officials are busy strengthening the security arrangements.
When and where did this attack happen?
The attack occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2026, around 5:20 pm local time (23:20 GMT). The incident occurred at the end of an amateur match at a football field in the Loma de Flores community in the city of Salamanca, Guanajuato.
How many people were killed and injured?
A total of 11 people died and 12 were injured in this attack. Of those killed, 10 victims died on the spot, while one person later died in hospital. A woman and a minor are also among the injured.
Who carried out this attack?
The suspects are being investigated for rivalry between the local Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). It is being told that the attackers came in two pickup trucks and fired indiscriminately at the crowd.
What do the government and officials say?
Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto (Morena) confirmed the attack and described it as part of a “crime wave”. He appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum for help and said that criminal groups would not be able to subdue the authorities. The Prosecutor’s Office of the State of Guanajuato (FGE) is coordinating with federal authorities, Guardia Nacional, SEDENA and FSPE to increase security and search for the attackers.
What has come to light in the investigation?
According to reports as of January 26, no arrests have been made yet and no suspects have been identified. Investigation campaign and action is going on. The night before the attack, on 24 January 2026, four bags containing human remains were also found in Salamanca. It is noteworthy that the state of Guanajuato had the highest number of murders in Mexico in 2025, although there has been a decline in the murder rate at the national level.
