As many as 14 people are dead and seven injured after a gang opened fire on a nightclub in central Mexico. 

Iran Press/America: Just after midnight last night a group of armed men reportedly arrived in a convoy of trucks and entered the ‘La Playa’ club in the municipality of Salamanca.

Within a short time, they had begun spraying bullets on the revelers and staff, killing 14 people, HienaLouca news outlet reported.

Witnesses reported having to run for their lives amid chaotic scenes, during which the suspected gunmen disappeared.

Mexican soldiers and police officers cordoned off the area and conducted a full search of the club, but have so far been unable to find those responsible.

The injured were taken to different hospitals across the municipality for medical attention.    

The motive for the massacre remains unclear. 

Salamanca has approximately 143,000 inhabitants and is located northwest of Mexico City, about four hours away.

Terrified revelers had to run for their lives during the attack, the motive for which remains unclear. 105/211/201

 

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