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)