A bloody shootout has seen 11 cartel members killed - as well as the pet monkey of one of the gang members.
The monkey's owner was among the dead, with the pet - who was wearing a tiny bulletproof vest and
camouflage jacket - lying on his chest. The owner was a young man in his 20s who was said to be part of Mexico 's
infamous criminal group La Familia Michoacana. Since the deaths, a bizarre emotional tribute to the monkey is
being shared on social media. It says the animal was called "El Changuito" and was born last year. It says:
"It wasn't your turn, friend. Rest in peace."
