The Confrontation That "Didn't Happen": Chapitos vs Rusos Shootout in Tecolotes, Sinaloa

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At around 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, there were multiple reports received by the El Tepuche, Sinaloa receivership of shootouts occurring the in the area of Tecolotes. At least one of the reports alleged that they saw over 50 men had died in the violent confrontations. 

The town of Tecolotes is smaller and more rural then El Tepuche, both located north of Culiacán, Sinaloa. Tecolotes is a roughly 12 minute drive away from the town of El Tepuche and a roughly 41 minute drive away from Culiacán.

State police officers along with Army (SEDENA) and National Guard soldiers traveled to the town of Tecolotes in response to these reports. They say the only sign of a confrontation they encountered was an abandoned pick up truck which showed bullet impacts. Personnel reportedly did not find any injured or deceased persons. They also report they did not find any firearms. 

In coordination with @SEDENAmx and @GN_MEXICO_, we responded to a report of an alleged confrontation in Tepuche #Culiacán, while conducting patrols in the community of Tecoletes [sic], a pickup truck was located with gunshot wounds. No injuries or deaths were found.

Authorities from the three levels of government have reinforced security in the area. @sspsinaloa1@C4iSinaloa #9-1-1