A mayoral candidate was shot dead on live TV in Mexico

In the Mexican state of Veracruz, candidate for mayor of Tequistepec Yesenia Lara Gutierrez was shot dead during a campaign event.

The attack left three other people dead and three others wounded.

The attack took place in the town of Tequistepec during a public event that was streamed live on Facebook.

The video shows the candidate of the ruling Morena party greeting local residents and walking down the street accompanied by supporters.

The crowd is chanting slogans when suddenly about 20 shots ring out.