[Guatemala] Riots: Mob violence

On 12 April 2025, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, a mob of rioters caught two MS-13 gang members who were attempting to escape after perpetrating an attack (coded separately), killing one of them and injuring the other in colonia Martinico 2, Zone 6. One of the two gang members fired shots against the crowd, injuring 6 people, but was later arrested by the police. 1 fatality, 7 injured.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-12

Country

Guatemala

Event type

riot

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