The Mexican Army killed five gunmen in a shooutout in San Fernando, Tamaulipas.
The National Defense Ministry (SEDENA) reported that the shootout happened Monday night, at around 11:15 p.m.
Soldiers patrolling the city came under fire from several armed men, leading to the gunfight.
Five men were killed. Soldier also seized the following items:
• Four assault rifles
• One handgun
• 24 ammo clips
• 634 cartridges
• One vehicle
The bodies of the gunmen, the weapons and the ammunition were handed over to prosecutors.
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