This is the horrific moment a gang of four masked gunmen killed 10 people in a bloody massacre, before fleeing in a van and setting it on fire.
Footage shows bullets ricocheting around the Cantaritos bar in Santiago de Querétaro, northwest of Mexico City, at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Some terrified customers dropped to the ground to try to avoid being shot while others fell.
Four suspects were filmed arriving at the bar in a silver van before two entered and the others remained in the vehicle.
At least 10 people – seven men and three women – died and another 13 were injured, two of them seriously, according to Public Security official Juan Luis Ferrusca Ortiz.
The gunmen arrive in a van before opening fire in a bar, killing 10 people
People are seen lying on the ground after being shot by the gunmen.
After the attack, video showed some survivors sitting, looking around at the carnage.
The suspects reportedly used long-range weapons in the attack and one has been arrested so far.
Police identified the license plate of the getaway vehicle and tracked it to El Marqués, about six miles from the city.
They found the truck completely burned, believing that they had set it on fire to cover their tracks. The motive for the attack is not clear at this time.
The state governor, Mauricio Kuri, called the massacre an “unprecedented event” and added: “We can never allow this.”
‘I reiterate to our community that there will be punishment for those responsible for this brutal act.
‘We will continue to close our borders and maintain security in our state.
‘The entire security system of Querétaro is mobilized to find these criminals.’
Police identified the license plate of the getaway vehicle and tracked it to El Marqués, about six miles from the city.
A Mexican Army soldier and a public security agent stand guard outside the Los Cantaritos bar
Mexican Army soldiers photographed outside Los Cantaritos bar yesterday
Police tape to prevent access to the crime scene outside the Los Cantaritos bar
He called on the local population to inform themselves through official channels to avoid spreading misinformation.
He also promised to provide support to the families of the victims.
According to security analyst David Saucedo, there are at least four criminal organizations operating in the city, as reported by NeedToKnow.
These are the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel, the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, elements of the Familia Michoacana Cartel and a local gang involved in fuel smuggling.
Police have since announced that they have arrested one of the suspected shooters.
The investigation continues.
