Justice in Mexico

12 killed in confrontation between armed group and military

08/13/10 – A confrontation between military personnel from the tenth military zone and criminals from the municipality of Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, left a total of 12 individuals dead, all of who were reported to be the aggressors, and three military officers injured.  The clash was registered yesterday morning when an army convoy was attacked by a group of armed men in the town of El Casadero, on Tepehuanes highway. Minutes later, military forces had a skirmish with a criminal group in the town of La Soledad.

Sources:

Informador. “Enfrentamiento en Durango deja 12 muertes.” Informador. 13 Agosto, 2010.

AFP. “Un enfrentamiento deja 12 sicarios muertos y 3 militares heridos en México.” AFP.13 Agosto, 2010.

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