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TEN people have been killed in a horror shooting in Mexico.
The victims – a child, three women and six men – were gunned down in the early hours of Sunday morning in the city of Tehuitzingo.
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Authorities have yet to reveal whether any suspects have been identified.
Puebla’s public security agency vowed there would be “zero impunity” for the killings as investigators work to track down those responsible.
An investigation is now under way to establish the motive behind the massacre.
Puebla’s governor, Alejandro Armenta, has yet to comment on the incident.
A statement said: “According to initial reports, municipal police officers went to the property after receiving a request for assistance from a citizen who observed people apparently without vital signs.
“Upon arriving at the residence, authorities located several people with gunshot wounds.
“A woman died en route while being transported for medical attention.”
Tehuitzingo lies roughly 200km south of Mexico City and is home to round 11,300 residents.
This marks the third armed attack in the state of Puebla this year.
In February, six people were killed in the city of Huehuetlán El Grande.
Three more people were killed just days later in the state capital after gunmen opened fire on a vehicle.
The latest bloodshed comes amid a surge in cartel violence across central Mexico.
An estimated 800 to 1,000 families have been forced to flee their homes.
This comes as Mexico prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup in less than a month.
Mexico face South Africa in Mexico City on June 11 as the hosts begin their tournament campaign.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to strengthen security ahead of the tournament.
An additional 100,000 personnel made up of National Guard troops, police officers and private security staff will be deployed to reduce security risks.
Mexico is set to host 13 matches across three cities – Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara.
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