13 killed in Mexico shootout near US border: military

NUEVO LAREDO: Thirteen people including one soldier were killed in a shootout between Mexican security forces and members of the Zetas drug gang near the US border, the Mexican navy said Monday.

"Twelve suspected criminals" and one Mexican marine died in the shootout late Sunday an island on Falcon Dam, on the Rio Bravo bordering the US state of Texas, a statement said. (AFP)