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Molly Molloy

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Jan 19, 2014, 11:16:19 PM1/19/14
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I got emails from several people tonight about an outbreak of violence in Agua Prieta Sonora--the town on the US border with Douglas, Arizona... It looks like the conflict started on Thursday night... I did not find any official Mexican media reports more recently than Saturday... Here is a raw YOUTUBE video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb3IqJBTZXg

Batalla por la Plaza en Agua Prieta notidiario

This youtube reports that the Mexican Army is involved in the conflict... None of the media reports say more than 8 dead, but I do not think there is much reliable information... 
Below is also an account from Borderland Beat reporting 12-15 dead. 

Here is a report I got from someone via email:
Subject:Agua Prieta
Date:Sat, 18 Jan 2014 16:28:44 -0700

Some of you may have heard about this, because I am hearing people in California know about it...........Agua Prieta is on lockdown.  We heard two people were killed in a bar over last weekend........then Thursday we heard four people had been killed, and now about one or two this morning we heard they killed 28.........for those of you who can speak Spanish, it is onyoutube.com .  In the search bar put in ... plaza notidario ... and then scroll to an article that says 10 hours ago and that is it.  We have also heard there were 13 killed, so not sure on the total........Douglas is empty today.


http://www.kvoa.com/news/gun-battle-in-agua-prieta-sonora-at-least-8-reported-dead/

Gun battle in Agua Prieta, Sonora at least 8 reported dead

AGUA PRIETA - New details being released on a shoot-out in Agua Prieta, Sonora south the US/Mexico border where several fatalities occurred in two separate incidents.

According to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office all information received indicates that this is probably cartel related with massive amounts of munitions used to include automatic weapons, 50 caliber weapons, and hand grenades.

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office is reporting the death toll between 8-13 people, none of whom are listed as US Citizens.

As a proactive and precautionary measure, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office has placed personnel on a heightened state of alert which will allow for the deployment of additional personnel and the augmentation of existing personnel should it be determined that this violence may potentially spill over into the United States via Cochise County's international boundaries.

Sheriff Dannels said today, "Our information indicates that this is an internal fight within the confines of the country of Mexico and will most likely stay there, however we remain vigilant in our duty to protect our citizens at all costs. If in fact there are criminal factions that intend to bring their issues to the United States, we want to assure them that we are working closely with local, state, and federal agencies to be prepared as necessary and be successful in our mission to stop any violence from occurring in our county."

http://www.borderlandbeat.com/2014/01/sonora-border-city-of-agua-prieta.html

Sonora: The Border CIty of Agua Prieta Explodes with Violence

Sunday, January 19, 2014 |  Borderland Beat Reporter Chivis

Chivis Martínez for Borderland Beat

Reports of  12-15 Deaths in the balance of the shootouts

Sonora has experienced an explosion of violence since the end of December whenMacho Prieto of the Sinaloa Cartel was killed in a violent shootout with police in the city of Rocky Point..  Especially in the border city of Agua Prieta.  Multiple fierceharsh shootouts have occurred, including 3 in the past week in an apparent struggle of the plaza.

In the mix was the attempted kidnapping in Agua Prieta, 6 blocks from the US border, (point A on map at left), of the popular sports figure, and successful entrepreneur Armando “Mandy” Moreno. 

 Moreno was killed as he attempted to flee from his kidnappers, with two passengers in his vehicle.  The vehicle hit a center divider and rolled a half a dozen times, killing all three men. 
Official cause of death is pending,  photos of the vehicle indicated gunshots from an automatic weapon had pelleted the vehicle, leaving a Swiss cheese impact pattern.. So it is possible Moreno was killed before he rolled.
Reports of small convoys of trucks with markings of GN have been noted in Agua Prieta.
The Investigating (PEI) State Police reported that during the last hours six people were killed and four were wounded in attacks and shootouts in various municipalities of Sonora.

Confirmed in a statement this morning in Agua Prieta two criminal groups exchanged gunfire with four dead and three wounded, police also claimed that five vehicles, some armored.
Dead are;  Juan Miguel Favela, Luis Enrique Barraza Ceballos, Hector Ulises Romero, these three natives of Sinaloa, and another male person, which has not yet been identified.

In clashes in the colonias and Industrial Center Infonavit injured Moran Laura Lizbeth Benitez, Manuel Alejandro Navarro and Manuela Beatriz Márquez Pérez Suárez, who are recovering in the village clinics.
In Caborca

 ​​At km 249 +900 of the Caborca-Sonoyta road this morning was found the body of a man and has yet unidentified, killed by multiple gunshot wounds.
In Puerto Peñasco. (Rocky Point where Macho Prieto was killed), around 22:00 pm yesterday, Pascuala Moon Negrete, 45, was shot and killed by unknown assailants.

Minutes later, in Ciudad Obregon, Luis Fernando Vega Franco, 27, was hospitalized after being seriously wounded by gunshots.

http://www.milenio.com/policia/Descartan-queda-Agua-Prieta-Sonora_0_229177327.html

Descartan toque de queda en Agua Prieta, Sonora.

La madrugada de este sábado se reportaron balaceras por todos los rumbos de la ciudad
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FELIPE LARIOS GAXIOLA

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Luego de la ejecución el jueves del presunto jefe de la crimen organizando en Agua Prieta, la madrugada de este sábado se reportaron balaceras en las calles de esta ciudad fronteriza con Douglas, Arizona. 

El ayuntamiento liberó esta mañana un comunicado donde explica a la población que las autoridades policiacas han reforzado la coordinación para enfrentar con mayor eficacia la seguridad pública.

Pide a la población que no de cuenta de rumores y desmiente que el gobierno esté pensando en decretar para Agua Prieta un toque de queda   

La policía no reportó las balaceras ocurridas la madrugada del sábado, pero en las redes sociales y los portales de noticias se denunciaron ataques de pistoleros en plena vía pública.

Por eso el responsable del portal Noticias de la Frontera escribió que desde la mañana del sábado se encontraban reunidos los jefes de las agencias policíacas. 

"En estos momentos se encuentran reunidos los jefes policiacos para determinar las acciones a tomar sobre los hechos violentos de anoche...en las redes sociales se rumora toque de queda", difundió el reportero en la cuenta de Facebook del citado medio. 

El reportero Juan Carlos Ruiz, difundió un video donde narra los enfrentamiento de la madrugada de este sábado. 

El comunicador muestra varios vehículos balanceados y los estragos que munición de cuarenta milímetros hicieron en el exterior de una clínica estatal de salud. 

En el video se escuchan con claridad las detonaciones de armas de fuego en varios puntos de la ciudad. 

En los puntos de cruce fronterizo la actividad fue considerada como normal, pero en las redes sociales algunos ciudadanos preguntan sobre un supuesto cierre de la frontera. 

Fuentes de la policía consideran que la ejecución el jueves de tres hombres ha sido el detonante de una batalla entre cárteles de la droga por el control de Agua Prieta. 

Molly Molloy

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Jan 19, 2014, 11:29:40 PM1/19/14
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Here are some other reports I received via email...It looks like many of the reports come from this website: http://laverdaddeaguaprieta.com/

Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 13:56:14
To: AZMEX<az...@asrpa.com>
Subject: AZMEX LOCAL 19-1-14

AZMEX LOCAL 19 JAN 2014

Note:  Some vehicles marked with "X", and "GN".  Not yet able to get audio from local radio (AP)  There have been several killings recently since the area was destabilized by the deprivation of liberty of el chapo's father-in-law, and grandfather of the adorable twins, late last year.  He was there to personally supervise pharmaceutical commerce in the area.  Word on the street is he still being held hostage in DF, as new business arrangements still do not seem to be completed.  (El Spin)

Photos
http://laverdaddeaguaprieta.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=389:se-enfrentan-a-balazos-grupos-rivales&catid=35:agua-prieta&Itemid=67


Note:  From Cochise County Sheriff's Office

> On Saturday January 18, 2014 at approximately 0045 hours the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the Douglas Port of Entry regarding what sounded like a gun battle with automatic weapons and possibly hand grenades south of the United States/Mexico border. The Port of Entry advised that the sounds lasted until just after 1:00 am and there were no requests for medical personnel or ambulances to respond to the port.

> Information which was received throughout the day indicates that a gun/weapons fight did occur in Agua Prieta Sonora south the US/Mexico border where several fatalities occurred in two separate incidents. All information received indicates that this is probably cartel related with massive amounts of munitions used to include automatic weapons, 50 caliber weapons, and hand grenades. Reports of the death toll range from 8-13 people, none of whom are listed as US Citizens.

> As a proactive and precautionary measure, the Cochise County Sheriffs Office has placed personnel on a heightened state of alert which will allow for the deployment of additional personnel and the augmentation of existing personnel should it be determined that this violence may potentially spill over into the United States via Cochise County's international boundaries.


> Sheriff Dannels said today, "Our information indicates that this is an internal fight within the confines of the country of Mexico and will most likely stay there, however we remain vigilant in our duty to protect our citizens at all costs. If in fact there are criminal factions that intend to bring their issues to the United States, we want to assure them that we are working closely with local, state, and federal agencies to be prepared as necessary and be successful in our mission to stop any violence from occurring in our county."

 Carol A. Capas

 Cochise County Sheriff's Office
 Communications Program Coordinator
 520-432-9504


Rival groups confront with bullets
Written by Editor Saturday, January 18, 2014 8:35

http://laverdaddeaguaprieta.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=389:se-enfrentan-a-balazos-grupos-rivales&catid=35:agua-prieta&Itemid=67

Gusts of high-powered weapons broke the quiet of the night

Agua Prieta , Sonora - . Aguapretense The tranquility of the night was broken during the first minutes of Saturday January 18 to hear bursts of high-powered rifles that lasted little more than 20 minutes , preliminary balance is 4 injured , two of them seriously.

The start of the confrontation , according to unofficial versions, 6th Avenue to 8th Street  to meet face to face type two pickup trucks traveling within which armed men , to recognize each other shooting began on both sides.

In the place were abandoned two pick up trucks , one of the Chevrolet brand gray and GMC black, with countless bullet holes in the body and glass , blood stains on the inside of both units and hundreds of shell casings on the pavement .

The blasts followed be heard in different parts of the city as well as the presence of vehicles at high speeds, four were reported to be injured in initially 4 people injured by gunfire , including 2 women and two men who are placed in Social Security in this city without knowing details of their health condition and under heavy police guard .

So far no official information of the facts.

Related Note ...
Lifeless body found
Product confrontation between rival gangs , was gunned down in the driveway of an apartment
Curfew is a rumor nothing more , stay informed on the different media.
There are ... More Injured
He reported at least one dead, five wounded , 3 vehicles and shot several buildings and grenades were detonated

Juan Carlos Ruiz Olvera

Agua Prieta , Sonora - . An intense gunfire was heard in different parts of the city , they spent the first few minutes today , leaving a preliminary balance of at least one killed , 3 vehicles destroyed with bullets, shot a complex of buildings and five wounded being cared for by the local Red Cross.

Witnesses said 13 st.  10th ave, 7th st.,  6 ave, 2nd st and 17 ave. street clashes with heavy weapons between two armed groups occurred.

Was reported in another wounded 10ave and 9th Street and one on 45 ave .

The shooting lasted for several minutes.

Over the roar of a powerful weapon, allegedly from a 50 cal. , same as was heard in the attack on Mandy Moreno yesterday .

Soldiers engaged the gunmen .

It is strongly rumored that organized crime groups from "outside" are besieging the area .

Antojitos Party

At the stroke of one o'clock they began to hear gunfire ...

Antojitos Outside Party 2 vehicles were abandoned Pick Up with bloodstains.

One more was found in 16 st. and  18 ave , a white Yukon .

In the place were hundreds of cases and out of the apartments on 7th st. and 4th ave,  a Grenade was detonated .

From this house was removed a dead man , who has not yet been identified .
Among the injured in the fray , there are two women.

Several houses and buildings damaged by stray bullets.

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Increase to four the number of dead in clash
Written by Editorial
Saturday, January 18, 2014 15:07
http://laverdaddeaguaprieta.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=391&catid=54

State officials disclosed officially the balance and identity of victims

Agua Prieta , Sonora - . Through an official statement, the Attorney General of the State unveiled the final balance of the armed conflict that took place the opening minutes of Saturday January 18 at the center of this colonial city.

Official information indicates that there are four people who died while 3 were injured , all by gun fire , states that the body found in the garage of an apartment on 4th Avenue and 7th Street who suffered multiple gunshot wounds in a pick up of the Ford brand, armored , was lifeless body of Juan Miguel Favela Ramirez, 37 years old , who was with several injuries caused by firearm projectiles .

Later elements Municipal Public Security found Luis Enrique Ceballos Barraza, 25 years old, in the street, with several injuries caused by gun fire , so he was transferred to a hospital in this city , where he left existence  this morning , while receiving medical attention.

At the stroke of noon, was found in a creek located on the road to the village kilometer 9, the body of a  male , who has not yet been identified , presenting firearm projectile impacts. The victim was of fair complexion , dark complexion, about 1.70 meters tall , with short hair , wearing brown shirt and athletic pants black color and had an estimated six to eight hours since passed away.

Minutes later , outside a local funeral home was left lifeless body , who was identified by the name of Hector Ulises Romero, 28 years old, same as had a gunshot wound and had eight to ten hours after died .

The statement said three people remain in the Social Security Hospital with injuries caused by gun fire , they are Laura Moran Lizbeth Benitez, 25 years old; Manuel Marquez Alejandro Navarro, 24 years old, and Manuela Beatriz Suárez Pérez , 25 years old, who are domiciled in this city and suffered injuries that take more than two weeks to heal and not life threatening , according to statements of them were injured aboard a Ford brand car , drinking alcoholic beverages when they were surprised by the shooting .

Chevrolet GMC , black, with Sonora plates ; , a Chevrolet Tahoe, in black Likewise those found abandoned vehicles, a Chevrolet , Pick up, gray color, 2005 model , no license plates were detailed , 2008 model , where a magazine and 15 rounds of ammunition and a stocked long gun was found. And later, around a sedan in the Dodge , Stratus line , red color, which had armor was found.

So far the investigation is ongoing and the presence of more victims may be found.

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