Mexican military says 25 suspects killed in shootout with soldiers near US border
By APThursday, September 2, 2010
Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near border
MONTERREY, Mexico — Mexico’s military says 25 suspects have been shot dead by soldiers in a gunbattle near the U.S. border.
A spokesman says soldiers were patrolling around noon Thursday in the town of General Trevino when they came under fire from gunmen on a ranch. The troops returned fire and killed at least 25 people.
The spokesman says three people believed to be kidnap victims were rescued.
He was not authorized to be quoted by name.
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