Mexican Defense Department official says 15 gunmen killed in shootout with soldiers

Mexican official: 15 gunmen die in clash with army

MEXICO CITY — A Mexican Defense Department official says 15 gunmen have been killed in a shootout with soldiers in the popular tourist town of Taxco.

An official who was not authorized to be quoted by name says no soldiers were killed or wounded.

The soldiers were working on a tip about suspicious activity in Taxco when gunmen opened fire on them Tuesday.

Taxco is known for its silver workshops, but has also been the scene of bloody drug cartel turf battles.