The attack occurred in a neighborhood in the town of Salamanca, with a statement from the mayor’s office saying that officials launched an operation to find those responsible for the assault.
“The deaths of 11 people have been confirmed, 10 of whom died at the scene and one more while receiving medical attention at a hospital,” the statement said.
“Additionally, 12 people were injured by gunfire and are receiving medical attention,” it added.
Four bags containing human remains were also found Saturday night in the same town.
Guanajuato is a thriving industrial hub and home to several popular tourist destinations, but also remains the country’s deadliest state due to gang turf wars, according to official homicide statistics.
Mexico is one of the co-hosts of FIFA World Cup 2026, along with the United States and Canada. It will host matches across three stadiums, in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
The Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will host five World Cup matches, including the opener, while the other two stadiums have been assigned four games from the tournament, and two inter-confederation playoffs each.
