The Sinaloa state prosecutor's office said in a statement today that heavily armed men traveling in several vehicles attacked marines on patrol in Culiacan. The gunfight occurred around 3:40 AM.
The statement says that the suspects who were killed were all carrying assault rifles. Authorities recovered four AK-47 rifles and one AR-15.
Culiacan is currently hosting the Caribbean Series baseball championship. Mexico defeated Cuba 1-0 yesterday night to secure a spot in the championship game.