Four people have been killed and nine injured after a shooting in Mexico’s Garibaldi Plaza. Four people have been killed and nine injured after a shooting in Mexico’s Garibaldi Plaza. Mexicans heading into Independence Day celebrations were shocked by the shooting at the capital’s iconic square where mariachi musicians serenade tourists. The Mexico City prosecutors’ office said at least one foreigner was among those wounded in Friday night’s attack, which local media said was staged by gunmen dressed as mariachi musicians. On Saturday night, President Enrique Pena Nieto is set to shout “Viva Mexico” — or “Long Live Mexico” — shortly before midnight from a balcony of the National Palace.

Source: Irish Independent September 15, 2018 22:06 UTC