During the confrontation, Barragán Chávez, El R5, and an accomplice were killed alongside the attacking military personnel. ^[1] The Mexican Secretariat of National Defense confirmed that Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, alias El R5, was killed during a precision military operation in the ranchería 'Rodeo del Pinal' in the municipality of Tocumbo, Michoacán. ^[2] During the incursion, uniformed officers were attacked with gunfire, and in repelling the aggression to defend their integrity, 'El Güicho' and an accomplice were killed at the scene. ^[3] The Government of Mexico confirmed the death of Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, alias 'El Güicho' or 'R5', who was the leader of the criminal organization Cártel de Los Reyes. ^[4] US Ambassador Ronald Johnson acknowledged the work of Mexican authorities for the capture of Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, a leader of the Cártel de Los Reyes, on 2026-04-12. ^[5] The military operation began after personnel from the 12th Military Region in Michoacán were attacked with gunfire by the criminal organization. ^[6] The United States Department of State had offered a reward of three million dollars for information leading to Barragán Chávez's arrest for drug and arms trafficking into Mexico. ^[7] Barragán Chávez, who led the Los Reyes cartel and had replaced Alfonso Fernández Magallón, was killed along with one of his escorts after being shot at by military personnel. ^[8] The operation was executed on the night of August 30, 2026, by the Mexican Army and National Guard in coordination with the Navy and other state agencies. ^[9]