Shooting in Matamoros

There Public Security Secretary of Tamaulipas reported that two clashes between armed groups have been reported, which have so far resulted in one death.

In a fact sheet, the state agency clarified that “the accuracy of the victims is still substantiated.”

“Federal and State Security Institutions (SEDENA, SEMAR, NATIONAL GUARD , STATE GUARD and the Federal prosecutors there State) have increased their presence through tours throughout the urban area and surrounding areas to protect the public,” the SSP said.

In addition, he recommended to the general population, “stay at home so as not to expose your integrityasking parents and teachers if possible to avoid sending their children to school, the Ministry of Education will coordinate that there is no problem due to their absences.

Tamaulipas' public security secretary asked citizens to stay at home.  Photo: Screenshot
Tamaulipas’ public security secretary asked citizens to stay at home. Photo: Screenshot

For his part, the entity’s education secretary recommended that all levels of education in the evening shift stay at home and avoid going to educational centers.

“In the event that they are in transit and near their school destination, it is recommended to stay indoors following the security protocols until the corresponding authority updates the status of the situation. “, reads the press release.

The Secretary of State for Education has asked the evening shift to avoid going to schools.  Photo: EDUCATAM
The Secretary of State for Education has asked the evening shift to avoid going to schools. Photo: EDUCATAM

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