Municipal police under assault in Buenavista, Michoacán; two officers wounded, one fatally
In a shocking turn of events, the Municipal Police of Buenavista, Michoacán, was targeted in an armed attack on the Buenavista-Tazumbos highway, specifically at El Llano de La Ruana. The crime took place less than a mile from Lotepec and near the cemetery, with residents reporting the sounds of assault rifles and machine guns.
According to preliminary reports, the attack was carried out by armed subjects believed to be affiliated with the criminal block formed by Los Viagras and the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG). The officers were patrolling in the Tierra Caliente zone when they were ambushed.
Sadly, Officer Gerardo Antonio Soberano Méndez lost his life as a result of the attack, with one of the injured officers currently in critical condition. Two more officers were injured and transported to a hospital in Apatzingán. Tragically, a civilian was also killed in the attack.
Despite the numerical and firepower superiority of the armed group, the police managed to repel the attack, though the municipal seat and its surroundings were affected by the gunfire. The incident marks the second attack against the Municipal Police of Buenavista in less than two weeks.
It's important to note that the Michoacán Nueva Generación Cartel, known for its violent confrontations with law enforcement and rival groups, has been linked to such attacks as part of their efforts to expand control or retaliate against authorities.
For the most accurate and detailed information about this particular incident, including the number of casualties and tactical description, it's recommended to check official Mexican government security reports, trusted news outlets, or security-focused databases that track cartel-related violence.
- The recent attack on the Municipal Police of Buenavista, Michoacán, has been linked to the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG) and Los Viagras, as reported by several news outlets within the genre of crime-and-justice and general-news.
- As the political implications of war-and-conflicts in Michoacán continue to unfold, investigations into the armed attack on the Buenavista-Tazumbos highway are active, shedding light not only on the violent tactics of organized crime groups but also the heroism demonstrated by the Buenavista police in such challenging circumstances.
