Police stations attacked in Reynosa
Almost two weeks of relative calm in the embattled border city of Reynosa ended on Thursday night.
Reynosa officials are asking residents to avoid leaving their homes following numerous reports of violence in the streets.
The first report came from the Colonia La Canada off Boulevard Miguel Aleman and Calle Narciso Mendoza around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
Reynosa city officials reported that an explosion went off at a police station in that neighborhood.
Authorities later said that there were other attacks at police stations in the Colonia Pedro J. Mendez and off Boulevard Morelos.
City officials reported the presence of numerous armed men in the streets.
Authorities are urging residents to remain safe and stay in their homes.
Reynosa city officials gave an "all clear" signal around 11:55 p.m. Thursday.
The Tamaulipas Ministry of Public Safety (SSP) reported that the attacks are under investigation by federal authorities.
The last reported shootout in the city happened almost two weeks ago on Good Friday when a convoy of SUVs attacked a state prison and released 12 inmates.
Three were killed in the attack. Federal officials later charged seven prison guards for their alleged roles in the escape.
No shootouts had been reported in Reynosa by state or city officials since that incident.