Teacher fatally shot at school in Oaxaca, Mexico

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, an armed attack took place at Technical High School No. 69 in San Blas Atempa, Oaxaca, Mexico, resulting in the death of a 44-year-old teacher identified as Peralta Regalado. The victim, who served as an academic coordinator at the institution, was targeted by unidentified gunmen immediately upon his arrival at the school. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including a shot to the mouth, and was transported by municipal police to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The incident caused widespread panic among students and staff, leading to the immediate evacuation of the school premises. Local authorities have launched a manhunt to locate the perpetrators and are conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the attack. While official reports confirm multiple gunshot wounds, initial accounts varied regarding the specific details of the injuries. This event marks the second fatal attack on a school in Mexico within the past two weeks, raising significant concerns regarding security at educational institutions.