In Mexico, a mayoral candidate was shot dead live during a campaign event

In the Mexican state of Veracruz, a candidate for mayor of the city of Tequistepec, Yessenia Lara Gutierrez, was killed in an armed attack during an election campaign, CNN reported, citing local authorities.

The incident occurred on the evening of May 11 during a public event broadcast live on Facebook. The video shows Morena, a politician from the ruling party, interacting with residents when about 20 shots are suddenly heard.

According to the Veracruz State Attorney General's Office, four people were killed in the shooting, including Gutierrez herself. Three other people were injured.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the attack during her morning press conference on Monday, May 12, and said she had no information yet about a motive.

Attacks on political candidates are common during election campaigns in Mexico, CNN noted.

• On January 2, a shooting occurred near the Amazura conference hall in the Queens borough of New York City , injuring at least a dozen people.
• On February 4, an attack on a school in Sweden left about 10 people dead , including the shooter himself.