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At least seven killed in Guatemala funeral attack: municipal spokesperson

Gunmen attacked a funeral home in Guatemala City, killing seven and wounding 13, in a gang-related incident during a wake for a recent murder victim.

AFP WORLD
Published July 30,2025
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At least seven people were killed and 13 wounded in an armed attack Tuesday at a funeral in Guatemala City, in an incident authorities linked to gang-related disputes, a municipal spokesperson said.

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