World News | 8 People Reported Killed in a Shooting on Southern Edge of Mexico City

Mexico City, May 13 (AP) Eight people were reported killed in a mass shooting just south of Mexico City.

Local and state officials confirmed on Sunday that the attack occurred and there were some deaths, but didn't give the number of victims. Local media reported that eight people died.

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The government of the state of Morelos, which borders Mexico City, said the attack occurred late Saturday in Huitzilac.

The forested mountain township has been plagued by illegal loggers, kidnappers, and drug gangs, in part because it provides the closest rural hideout near the capital.

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The town's mayor, Rafael Vargas, called the attack “a terrible violent act” and said that “several people” were killed.

“Right in the centre of town, several people were attacked and killed,” Vargas said. Apparently aware of the town's rough reputation, Vargas said “The violence should stop. We will denounce all types of slander that seek to damage our people.” (AP)

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Mexico City, May 13 (AP) Eight people were reported killed in a mass shooting just south of Mexico City.

Local and state officials confirmed on Sunday that the attack occurred and there were some deaths, but didn't give the number of victims. Local media reported that eight people died.

Also Read | Earthquake in Mexico, Guatemala: 6.4 Magnitude Quake Strikes Mexico-Guatemala Border, No Casualties Reported.

The government of the state of Morelos, which borders Mexico City, said the attack occurred late Saturday in Huitzilac.

The forested mountain township has been plagued by illegal loggers, kidnappers, and drug gangs, in part because it provides the closest rural hideout near the capital.

Also Read | Indonesia Floods: 28 Killed After Flash Floods and Cold Lava Flow From Volcano in Sumatra.

The town's mayor, Rafael Vargas, called the attack “a terrible violent act” and said that “several people” were killed.

“Right in the centre of town, several people were attacked and killed,” Vargas said. Apparently aware of the town's rough reputation, Vargas said “The violence should stop. We will denounce all types of slander that seek to damage our people.” (AP)

(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)