On January 20th, 2024, a violent standoff occurred in northern Mexico in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora that, according to SDP Noticias, involved the local police force, the National Guard, and army troops, and resulted in the death of at least twelve suspected criminals, along with seven that escaped. In addition, two security officers were injured in the crossfire but were quickly transferred to a nearby hospital and are now in stable condition. Shortly after, rumor spread that Ivan Archivaldo Guzman, son of the infamous “Chapo” Guzman, was detained in the standoff. 

Sonoran authorities quickly dispelled that rumor, however, and assured the public that the confrontation occurred due to the armed group trying to rescue Isaias Valentin (also known as Comanche or Cardenal) from prison, although it is still not entirely clear who the group was intending to rescue. What is clear, however, was the amount of contraband that was found linked to the armed group. 

Sonoran authorities were able to recover multiple assault rifles, six trucks, and an overwhelming amount of ammunition. There is also video footage of the confrontation currently circulating online, recorded by the people unfortunate enough to get caught in the crossfire on the fateful Saturday.