A clash between elements of the National Guard and armed civilians on the Durango-Torreón highway, at the height of the municipality of Lerdo, left two people dead and three injured.
According to the National Guard, the two deceased and one of the injured were aggressors, while the two wounded officers are out of danger.
The unit reported on the confrontation on his Twitter account and added that five weapons were secured at the scene.
During a tour on the Durango-Torreón road, a confrontation was recorded between #GuardiaNacional and armed civilians. Two assailants died, one was wounded and five weapons were secured. 1/2
— National Guard (@GN_MEXICO_) November 9, 2019
So far, no further details have been offered of the confrontation and no word is given if there were detainees.
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