Sinaloa: Armed Attack Between Sedona And Sicarios

An armed confrontation between members of the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) and armed civilians left five people dead and three wounded on Tuesday afternoon, May 6, in the mountains of Badiraguato.

The events occurred when the soldiers, who were accompanying personnel from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), were on their way to the town of La Cieneguilla to confirm the location of three bodies found after a shooting on Monday. On the way, they were ambushed by an armed group, which led to an intense shootout.

According to initial reports, three of the deceased are alleged gunmen shot by the Army, while the other two victims are minors who lost their lives in the crossfire.

In addition, a couple and a 12-year-old minor were wounded during the confrontation and were taken to a hospital for medical attention. The health condition of the three is unknown at this time.

Authorities haven’t issued an official position on the facts or the identities of the victims.

Source: Mega Noticias