There have been reports of heavy gunfire along the Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge, an international bridge across the Rio Grande, along the U.S.–Mexico border. It connects the city of Pharr in the U.S. state of Texas with the city of Reynosa in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
Several people have been shot, and at least three have been killed, according to unconfirmed reports.
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🚨#BREAKING: Heavy gunfire erupts at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge on the U.S.-Mexico border
Currently the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge, a key border crossing linking Texas and Mexico, is experiencing a substantial outburst of gunfire, leading… pic.twitter.com/PMWVmRg4pZ
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 10, 2023
Mexican media reported that three persons have been killed as a result of a shooting that took place between armed civilians and sections of the military.
🚨#UPDATE: Mexican media reports a shooting has occurred between ‘elements of the army and armed civilians so far reports are saying 3 people have died pic.twitter.com/JGDV4a9z8b
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 10, 2023
Mirror reported:
Mexican media organisation Adn40 reported: “Apparently the confrontation occurred between elements of the army and armed civilians; the preliminary balance is three alleged criminals killed.”
The bridge connects the Mexican city of Reynosa, in Tamaulipas state, with McAllen in the US.
Footage shows what appears to be Mexican army vehicles zooming past drivers cowering in their vehicles.
One witness has shared a picture of a crumpled bullet saying: “Bullets bouncing off the Reynosa-Pharr customs facility”
🔥 FUE LA SDR EN PHAR – NOPALERA 🔥
Las balas rebotando en las instalaciones de la aduana Reynosa-Pharr pic.twitter.com/eLvSbaRZ4r
— REYNOSA CODIGO ROJO (@R_CodigoRojo) May 10, 2023
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
