A murderous kidnapping and the ensuing gun battles between the kidnappers and Mexican soldiers has left 21 people.

The events unfolded in northern Mexico outside of Juarez.

According to officials, a drug gang kidnapped and killed six people and then 15 others died in a series of gun battles. The toll included 14 suspects and one soldier, according to reports.

-- Lance Murray

http://startelegram.typepad.com/crime_t ... uarez.html