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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
3 officers injured in shooting at Texas Border Patrol facility; armed man killed
An armed man was killed after exchanging fire with law enforcement officers at a Texas Border Patrol facility on Monday, July 7, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to USA TODAY. "This morning an individual opened fire at the entrance of the United States Border Patrol sector annex in McAllen," Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in an email. The city in South Texas is in Hidalgo County along the Mexican border. "Both Border Patrol agents and local police helped neutralize the shooter," McLaughlin said. Two officers and one Border Patrol employee suffered injuries in the incident, including one shot in the knee, the spokesperson said. The Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector said a active shooter incident took place at Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector Annex and the shooter was dead, according to the agency's social media page. All three officers injured were taken to a hospital. According to a statement provided to USA TODAY by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the officer shot was in stable condition on Monday. About 5:53 a.m. local time, the statement continues, the McAllen Police Department received calls regarding shots heard from outside the area of the McAllen USBP Station near the airport. McAllen police notified the FBI San Antonio Division and its local partners and responded to the incident. "The armed suspect, an adult male, engaged the law enforcement officers responding to the scene and officers returned fire," the FBI said in the statement. "There is currently no threat to public safety that we are aware of. However, out of an abundance of caution, the FBI asks that the public avoid the area if possible." The case is under investigation by the FBI, officials said. This is a developing story. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shooting at Texas Border Patrol facility: Armed man killed, 3 injured
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Telegraph
Gunman ‘targeting border agents' shot dead by police
A gunman was killed after opening fire at a US Border Patrol facility in Texas. A 27-year-old man was fatally shot after entering the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol building near McAllen International Airport shortly before 6am on Monday, authorities said. He was reportedly armed with a rifle and wearing tactical gear, McAllen police chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters on Monday morning. Fox News reported the gunman had 'ambushed' border patrol agents. No federal agents were injured, although one McAllen police officer was struck, either by shrapnel or a bullet, and is currently in a stable condition. Mr Rodriguez identified the suspect as Ryan Louis Mosqueda. Law enforcement said they found another rifle and more ammunition. Mr Rodriguez added the man's motive is currently unknown. In a statement, a Department of Homeland Security spokesman said: 'This morning, an individual opened fire at the entrance of the United States Border Patrol sector annex in McAllen, Texas. 'Both border patrol agents and local police helped neutralise the shooter. 'This is an ongoing investigation led by the FBI. More information will be shared as it becomes available.' US Customs and Border Protection said in a statement shared on social media: 'Early this morning, an active shooting took place at Rio Grande Valley Sector annex. 'The suspect is deceased. The incident is still under investigation and additional information will be shared as it becomes available.'
CNN
6 days ago
- CNN
Man with rifle and tactical gear killed after exchange of fire with Border Patrol in Texas
A man with a rifle and tactical gear opened fire on law enforcement officers Monday morning at a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, before being shot and killed during an exchange of fire with Border Patrol and local police, the Department of Homeland Security told CNN. '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. This story is breaking and will be updated.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Active shooter faces violent death after bursting into border patrol building near major airport
An active shooter who burst into a Border Patrol building and ambushed federal agents next to an airport in Texas has been killed. The unnamed gunman entered the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol building near McAllen International Airport early Monday morning. He was shot and killed, according to a source speaking to Telemundo40. The man was armed with a rifle and was wearing tactical gear when he ambushed Border Patrol agents. All flights at McAllen Airport have been delayed as a result of the ordeal. Graphic photos showed the gunman lying dead outside of the federal building.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Fox News
Active shooter killed in attempt to ambush Border Patrol agents in Texas
An active shooter armed with tactical gear and a rifle opened fire upon Border Patrol agents as they arrived at a Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley on Monday. Agents and local police returned fire and killed the gunman. No federal agents were hit, but one McAllen police officer was struck. Law enforcement sources say the officer is in stable condition. Law enforcement believes the attack was a purposeful ambush targeting Border Patrol officials. This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.
