Clashes broke out when members of the Northeast Cartel (CDN) opened fire on soldiers in the city of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. During the chase and conflict between the army and the cartel, 7 cartel members were neutralized, 1 civilian was killed and 1 child was injured. As a result of the conflict, 2 handmade armor-enhanced non-plate vehicles and many weapons used by the cartel members were seized, while it was determined that the killed attackers were wearing hats and vests with CDN.
It was stated that the person who lost his life during the conflict was a 66-year-old local resident. It was reported that the injured 3-year-old boy was hit by a bullet while he was shopping with his family. The injured child was taken to the hospital, but his health is reported to be good.
Mexico's Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) announced that 550 military personnel were sent to the region as reinforcements in order to combat criminal organizations.
