# Federal raid in Los Reyes kills suspected cartel teen 'Chuchito Nini' and leader 'El Wicho'

A federal raid in Los Reyes, Michoacán, resulted in deaths including the suspected teen 'Chuchito Nini' and cartel leader 'El Wicho'.

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On August 31, a federal operation in Los Reyes, Michoacán, involving the Sedena, National Guard, and Michoacán Civil Guard, resulted in an armed confrontation. [^1]

Family members of Luis Enrique, leader of the Cartel of the Kings, and the 15-year-old 'Chuchito Nini' claimed their bodies from the General Attorney's Office in Michoacán to initiate identification procedures. [^2]

Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez and the 15-year-old Jesús Sandoval were killed during a shootout on the night of August 30 in the ranchería Rodeo del Pinal, in the municipality of Tocumbo, where federal forces repelled an armed attack intended to capture them. [^3]

Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, alias 'El Wicho' or 'R5', was also reported dead during the operation, though authorities have not officially confirmed his identity among the deceased. [^4]

Michoacán Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla confirmed the armed confrontation occurred but stated that official confirmation of the abatimiento of 'El Wicho' and the full list of casualties was not yet available. [^5]

Unofficial reports state that Jesús Sandoval, alias 'Chuchito Nini', was killed during the firefight in Los Reyes, Michoacán. [^6]

During the intervention, authorities seized two high-powered automatic rifles, useful cartridges of various calibers, magazines for long guns, and a quad bike. [^7]

Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, alias 'R5', led the Cartel of the Kings for only four weeks after assuming control following the detention of Alfonso Fernández Magallón, 'Poncho La Quiringua', on August 1. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. On August 31, a federal operation in Los Reyes, Michoacán, involving the Sedena, National Guard, and Michoacán Civil Guard, resulted in an armed confrontation. (Vanguardia, News)
2. Family members of Luis Enrique, leader of the Cartel of the Kings, and the 15-year-old 'Chuchito Nini' claimed their bodies from the General Attorney's Office in Michoacán to initiate identification procedures. (El Financiero, News)
3. Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez and the 15-year-old Jesús Sandoval were killed during a shootout on the night of August 30 in the ranchería Rodeo del Pinal, in the municipality of Tocumbo, where federal forces repelled an armed attack intended to capture them. (El Financiero, News)
4. Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, alias 'El Wicho' or 'R5', was also reported dead during the operation, though authorities have not officially confirmed his identity among the deceased. (Vanguardia, News)
5. Michoacán Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla confirmed the armed confrontation occurred but stated that official confirmation of the abatimiento of 'El Wicho' and the full list of casualties was not yet available. (Vanguardia, News)
6. Unofficial reports state that Jesús Sandoval, alias 'Chuchito Nini', was killed during the firefight in Los Reyes, Michoacán. (Vanguardia, News)
7. During the intervention, authorities seized two high-powered automatic rifles, useful cartridges of various calibers, magazines for long guns, and a quad bike. (El Financiero, News)
8. Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, alias 'R5', led the Cartel of the Kings for only four weeks after assuming control following the detention of Alfonso Fernández Magallón, 'Poncho La Quiringua', on August 1. (El Financiero, News)

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