Mexican Soldiers Face Murder Charges in 22 Deaths

Mexico is charging three soldiers with homicide in the death of 22 suspected drug gang members who prosecutors allege were executed. Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam said late Tuesday the three are among eight who were arrested in connection with the June 30 shootout in Mexico state, 240 kilometers southwest of Mexico City. The military initially said 22 suspects died in a prolonged gunfight that occurred when an eight-man patrol came under fire in the town of San Pedro Limon, an...

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