Man with rifle and tactical gear killed after exchange of fire with Border Patrol in Texas
'This morning an individual opened fire at the entrance of the United States Border Patrol sector annex in McAllen, Texas,' Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CNN.
'Both Border Patrol agents and local police helped neutralize the shooter. This is an ongoing investigation led by the FBI. More information will be shared as it becomes available.'
The Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector posted on Facebook that 'Early this morning, an active shooter incident occurred at Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector Annex.'
The post said the incident is under investigation and more information will be shared as it becomes available.
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