A stolen pickup truck rammed into a crowd gathered outside Guadalajara Cathedral in Mexico on Saturday night, injuring at least 16 people, according to local authorities.
In a statement released on X (formerly Twitter), the Guadalajara government reported that the incident occurred when a person allegedly stole the pickup truck near a local market and drove into the plaza in front of the cathedral while attempting to flee the scene.
Manuel Romo, the government’s secretary general, informed local reporters that the injured individuals were as young as 14 years old. He confirmed that a suspect had been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Guadalajara Mayor Véronica Delgadillo visited the injured at a local hospital, where two patients remained overnight for observation. “Thankfully everyone is stable and we’ve been in touch with their families,” she said, reassuring the public about the condition of those affected by the ramming.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many expressing concern for the safety of pedestrians in the area and calling for increased security measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Authorities have not released any further details about the suspect or the circumstances surrounding the theft of the pickup truck. An investigation into the incident is currently underway, with law enforcement officials working to gather evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the ramming.
The Guadalajara Cathedral, a historic landmark and popular tourist destination, was the scene of chaos and confusion in the aftermath of the incident, as bystanders rushed to assist the injured and emergency services responded to the scene.
