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Reported Gun Battle Near Tepalcatepec Prompts School Shelter-in-Place as State Reports No Injuries

Officials describe a cross-border incident in nearby Jalisco with no injuries reported.

Overview

  • Residents reported sustained gunfire around 8 a.m. near the Los Olivos area a few blocks from Tepalcatepec’s center.
  • The exchange involved men carrying high-caliber weapons and reportedly lasted nearly an hour, causing fear in the town.
  • CBTA 70 activated its on-site shelter protocol, kept students inside, and asked parents to collect children in an orderly manner.
  • The Michoacán government said the confrontation occurred in Jalisco communities near the state line and reinforced security operations in Tierra Caliente.
  • A video of the morning shootout circulated on social media via Quadratín Michoacán as authorities continued patrols and investigations.