Gunmen open fire at a funeral in Guatemala, 7 killed

At least seven people have been killed in Guatemala after unidentified gunmen opened fire at a funeral.

Updated on: Jul 30, 2025, 13:13:08 IST

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At least seven people have been killed in Guatemala after unidentified gunmen opened fire at a funeral, AFP reported, citing a municipal spokesperson. The authorities have linked the incident to a gang-related dispute.

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Officials said armed men stormed a funeral home during the wake of a person killed on Monday in another part of the capital, said fire department spokesperson Victor Gomez.

While the wake was taking place, rival gang members from Mara Salvatrucha "stormed the funeral home and opened fire on the family and companions of the deceased," the official added.

He added that more injured victims were found just meters from the scene of the shooting. Authorities cordoned off the area as forensic teams recovered the bodies.

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