AZMEX UPDATE 2 OCT 2012
Note: Shooting of Border Patrol agents in Tucson Sector
The particular area a major corridor for drug and human smuggling.
Nothing yet from Mexican media
Another source for information as it unfolds
http://www.local2544.org/
Border Patrol agent killed, another injured in Naco shooting
Posted: Oct 02, 2012 5:08 AM MST
Updated: Oct 02, 2012 6:44 AM MST
By Christina Thompson - email
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/19702911/border-patrol-agent-
killed-one-other-injured-in-shooting
NACO, AZ (Tucson News Now/AP) - One Border Patrol agent has died and
another has non-life threatening injuries following a shooting in
Naco, according to a Border Patrol spokesperson.
Both agents were assigned to the Brian Terry Station in the Tucson
Sector. They were shot while patrolling shortly after midnight Tuesday.
A third agent was patrolling with these agents, but was unharmed
during the shooting, according to Carol Capas of the Cochise County
Sheriff's Department.
The shooting occurred off of Highway 80, seven miles east of Bisbee,
Capas stated.
The injured agent was airlifted to University of Arizona Medical
Center in Tucson, according to a UAMC spokesperson. Homeland Security
says the agent was shot in the ankle and buttocks.
Names of the agents are being withheld until next of kin has been
notified, Border Patrol stated.
The investigation is being led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office.
The last Border Patrol agent fatally shot on duty was Brian Terry,
who was killed in a shootout with Mexican bandits near the border in
December 2010. The shooting was later linked to the U.S. government's
Fast and Furious gun smuggling operation.
The border patrol station in Naco was recently named after Terry.
We will continue to bring you the latest developments throughout the
morning on-air, online at TucsonNewsNow.com and on your mobile device.
Shooting near Naco leaves one Border Patrol agent dead, one injured
CREATED 5:39 AM - UPDATED: 7:12 AM
Journal Broadcast Group
Web Producer: Mekita Rivas
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local/172267731.html
NACO, Ariz. (KGUN9-TV) - One Border Patrol agent has died and another
has non-life threatening injuries following a Tuesday morning
shooting near Naco.
Carol Capas with the Cochise County Sheriff's Office told KGUN9 that
three Border Patrol agents were walking up a trail when the gunfire
occurred. One agent was killed, one was injured and another was left
unharmed.
They were in the area investigating a sensor that was triggered
indicating something was moving across the area. The shooting
occurred off of Highway 80, seven miles east of Bisbee.
"We don't have any information as far as the suspects go at this
time," Capas said.
The FBI will be conducting a parallel investigation alongside the
Cochise County Sheriff's Office.
"It will be a cooperative effort," Capas said.
The agents were assigned to the Brian Terry Station in the Tucson
Sector. The injured agent was airlifted to a hospital, according to
Brent Cagen, a Border Patrol spokesman.
Names of the agents are being withheld until next of kin are notified.
Stay with KGUN9 for updates on this developing story.
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