Irapuato, Mexico reports police shooting of minors amid rising homicide numbers
Families in the Santa Elena neighborhood of Irapuato say state police entered a home on May 26 and opened fire, wounding a 10‑year‑old boy, a 16‑year‑old teenager and a 43‑year‑old man. The three were taken to a private hospital; local authorities have not issued an official statement.
The municipal security agency announced a 28% drop in homicide‑related crimes for May, while the citizen‑run Irapuato Observatory reported that intentional homicides rose from 30 cases in May 2025 to 37 in May 2026, a 23% increase. Bishop Enrique Díaz Díaz warned that statistical improvements do not ease the pain of families who have lost loved ones.
The contrasting official data and citizen observations highlight ongoing concerns about violence and police conduct in the Guanajuato municipality.