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Mexico: gunmen storm chapel, kill 7
January 24, 2012
Gunmen entered a chapel near Atoyac de Álvarez, a city of 60,000 in southwestern Mexico, killing seven and injuring five. The attack occurred on the evening of January 21 as the faithful were taking part in a novena for a deceased person.
The Mexican army and various police agencies are investigating the crime.
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Further information:
- Irrumpen novenario y matan a siete en Guerrero (El Universal)
- Gunmen burst into a chapel and shoot against the faithful: 7 people died, 5 were injured (Fides)
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