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Ten Killed in Puebla Shooting That Authorities Tie to Family Dispute

State prosecutors say the case points to a family dispute.

Overview

  • Puebla prosecutors confirmed ten people were shot dead in Tehuitzingo as media offered differing accounts of the victims' ages.
  • Investigators said six of the dead were related and four were described as workers.
  • The prosecutor's office reported that nine victims died at the scene from gunshot wounds and one woman died on the way to a hospital.
  • Soldiers, National Guard units, and police were sent to secure the area and support the investigation.
  • The killings come weeks before Mexico co-hosts the World Cup, and the government says nearly 100,000 security personnel will protect teams and fans.