World | Mexico Thug Attack Kills 10 on Mexican Ranch Organized crime cited; 2nd shooting in 2 days to target rancher By Matt Cantor Posted May 5, 2008 5:48 AM CDT Copied Residents carry the coffin containing the body of Alejandro Alba, killed in a gun attack on a cattle ranch, during his burial in Petatlan, Mexico, Sunday, May 4, 2008. (AP Photo) Sixty gunmen opened fire on a Mexican ranch yesterday, killing 10 and injuring six more, AFP reports. The shooting came a day after another in the same state killed at least seven. Both attacks were on the head of a local cattlemens' organization; both carried signs of organized crime in a wave of violence linked to drug cartels. The motive for yesterday’s shooting was unclear, the BBC notes. Read These Next Mark Zuckerberg's 'list' has Silicon Valley buzzing. Tillis, who opposes Trump bill, won't seek reelection. Musk renews attack on Trump's bill. Obituary reveals teacher's same-sex marriage, and he's fired. Report an error