Mexico's Drug War: The Battle for Culiacán

The murders are notable for their brazen and excessive nature. Two police officers and a female civilian were killed in this rush-hour shootout on the city's main street.

Escalation
The murders are notable for their brazen and excessive nature. Two police officers and a female civilian were killed in this rush-hour shootout on the city's main street.

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