Mexican Military Battling Cartel Members in Matamoros

Last Update: 4:50 pm

MATAMOROS, MEXICO - Law enforcement in the Lower Valley has been placed on alert after a gunbattle broke out at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon in Matamoros.

Law enforcement sources say cartel members are clashing with the Mexican military right now. Folks on both sides of the border are being asked to be careful if crossing into Matamoros.

Police and Border Patrol agents in Brownsville are being asked to keep a close eye on the border should any gunmen attempt to flee into the United States. We have no word on what part of town the violence is in or if there are any injuries.

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