A group of men opened fire at a soccer field in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, killing at least 11 people and wounding 12 more, authorities said.

Axar.az informs, citing DW, a woman and a child were among the people killed in the attack, according to Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto.

"This ‍incident adds to a wave of violence ​that ​we are sadly experiencing in the state, and particularly in Salamanca," he added.

"Unfortunately, criminal groups are trying to subjugate the authorities, which they will not achieve."

He also appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum for help to control the violence.

According to Prieto, the gumnen arrived at the end of the soccer match.

Prieto said that the motive of the attack was not immediately ⁠clear.

An investigation has been launched into the attack, said the ‍office of the attorney general in the state of Guanajuato, where Salamanca is located.