By The Opinion
Dec 21, 2024, 1:52 PM EST
Amid the wave of violence experienced in the Mexican state of Sinaloa Since last September, a confrontation between armed civilians and members of the Mexican Army left six people dead.
The events occurred in Tepuche, near Culiacán, capital of Sinaloa, around 9:00 p.m., when several gunshots were heard.
They were armed civilians who shot at elements of the Mexican Army, who were patrolling the area to monitor it.
The military elements repelled the aggressioncausing the death of six of the criminals who initially shot at them.
The exchange of bullets lasted several minutes, and some versions indicate that the police went to the scene until the next day of the attack, because they were notified of what had happened until then.
Other media, such as Línea Directa, reported that Authorities were unable to immediately reach the scene. due to road conditions.
Although the authorities have not confirmed the identity of the six men killed, they have announced that they are Sinaloa citizens.
On the other hand, a completely charred white pickup truck was found in the vicinity of Tepuche, according to a video circulating on social networks. So far it is unknown if this event has any relationship with the recent armed confrontation.
The presence of Omar García Harfuchhead of the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPyC), has not been able to calm the violence in Sinaloa, since 11 people have been murdered in just two days, including the nephew of “The Lord of the Skies” already a federal investigative agent.
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