Google Translate with an assist from Nota Roja for additional detailsAn intergang feud near a tiny remote Sonora, Mexico community has claimed the lives of 21 people, according to Mexican news reports.
Last week two government officials of the community of Tubutama, Gerardo Gonzälez Mendez and Sergio Väzquez Diaz were murdered in a remote location north of town June 22nd aboard their official vehicle.
Authorities think these murders may be related to the gun battle between gangs.
According to the Sonora PGJE, the top law enforcement agency of Sonora, the battle started in an unpopulated area between Tubutama and Saric about 15 kilometers to the north of Tubuama.
Reports are the gun battle lasted about six hours.
Tubutama has a population of about 400.
Authorities report the toll of 21 dead, two juveniles arrested, six people seriously wounded and eight vehicles seized. Reports say nine assault rifles and pistols were seized by authorities as well. Authorities acknowledge the death toll may rise as they discover more bodies.
The issue for rival gangs is control of smuggling routes to the US for drugs and immigrants.