TIJUANA, Mexico One person was found dead inside the house when soldiers finally
overcame the resistance and were able to enter early Tuesday, Col.
Sergio Lopez Lara of the 2nd Infantry Zone told reporters. Two
others were detained inside the house. One soldier was slightly
wounded in the confrontation.
Soldiers also found several assault rifles and shotguns inside
the house, along with uniforms with police insignia. Kidnapping
gangs in Tijuana frequently use police insignia or uniforms to
evade detection and to snatch victims.
The shootout started late Monday, when police received an
anonymous tip about suspects hiding in the Villafloresta
neighborhood.
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