A high-ranking security official survived a violent attack on a police commander in Culiacan earlier today. The victim, the City’s Secretary of Public Security, was ambushed by an armed commando shortly after ending his daily shift. According to reports from Latinus and Infobae Mexico, the perpetrators are directly linked to the Los Mayos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, who reportedly claimed responsibility for the assault.
High-Speed Pursuit and Gunfight The incident escalated into a high-speed pursuit through several neighborhoods as the commander’s security detail returned fire. The attackers used heavy weaponry to target the official vehicle, leading to a frantic chase that terrorized local residents. Intelligence sources suggest that the “Mayiza” group orchestrated the hit to challenge local law enforcement’s authority in the ongoing territorial dispute following the internal rift within the cartel.
Security Crisis in Sinaloa Despite the intensity of the ambush, the commander emerged uninjured, though his vehicle sustained significant damage from multiple high-caliber rounds. Mexican Federal forces, including the National Guard and the Army, have since established a security perimeter around the city to track down the assailants. This targeted attack underscores the high risks faced by police leadership in Culiacan as criminal factions continue to strike official targets.
Sources: Infobae México, Latinus, and Info Stream