AZMEX UPDATE 5 2 OCT 2012
BP statement
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/link/590696/pdf-border-patrol-statement-
on-oct-2-2012-shooting
Border Patrol agent killed, another injured in shooting
Posted: Oct 02, 2012 5:08 AM MST
Updated: Oct 02, 2012 1:00 PM MST
By Christina Thompson - email
Nicolas Ivie (Source: Facebook)
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 near
Bisbee, according to a Border Patrol spokesperson.
According to an Associated Press report, the Border Patrol has
identified the slain agent as Nicolas Ivie, 30, who had been with the
agency since January 2008.
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 other 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 Terry family said that the shooting was a "graphic reminder of
the inherent dangers that threaten the safety of those who live and
work near the border."
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.
Brian Terry Foundation statement on Border Patrol shooting
By KTAR Newsroom
Originally published: Oct 2, 2012 - 11:30 am
http://www.ktar.com/22/1579327/Brian-Terry-Foundation-statement-on-
Border-Patrol-shooting
The Brian Terry Foundation, created in the memory of the last fatal
shooting of a Border Patrol agent, released the following statement
following a fatal Tuesday shooting involving Border Patrol. One agent
was killed and another was wounded.
The statement has not been altered in any way.
"Today's shooting of two U.S. Border Patrol agents near Naco, AZ is a
tragic reminder of the dangers faced by the brave men and women who
patrol our borders and keep our nation safe. It is also a graphic
reminder of the inherent dangers that threaten the safety of those
who live and work near the border. It's a stark reminder of the armed
criminals who roam the border seeking to do harm to those who cross
their paths.
The family of slain Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry extends its
heartfelt prayers and condolences to family of the Border Patrol
agent who lost his life and to the family of the agent who was shot
and has been hospitalized.
We hope that those responsible for this shooting are brought to
justice swiftly. The fact that the agents involved in this shooting
were assigned to the recently dedicated Brian A. Terry Border Patrol
Station in Naco, AZ gives us pause to reflect on the life lost and
the continued task of keeping our nation safe."
Note: from the politicians
Border Patrol identifies agent fatally shot, another agent injured
CREATED 5:39 AM - UPDATED: 12:59 PM
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local/172267731.html
Web Producers: Mekita Rivas, Ina Ronquillo
NACO, Ariz. (KGUN9-TV) - One Border Patrol agent has died and another
has non-life threatening injuries following a Tuesday morning
shooting near Naco.
Customs and Border Protection identified the agent killed as Nicolas
Ivie, 30, a native of Provo, Utah. He worked for Border Patrol since
January 2008.
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.
In a news statement, Jennifer Giannola, a Public Affairs Specialist
with the FBI Phoenix Division, said:
"The FBI and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office are conducting a
joint investigation into the shooting of Border Patrol agents near
Naco, Arizona, on Tuesday, October 2, in the early morning hours. One
agent died from his injuries and another, who sustained non-life
threatening wounds, was airlifted to a local hospital. The
investigation remains on-going."
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, release the following statement:
"Arizona has lost another Border Patrol agent.
In the dark hours before daybreak, one agent was killed and another
injured while on-duty along Arizona's southern border. It is believed
they were responding to an alerted ground sensor in a remote area
near Bisbee, a short distance north of the border. In a tragic
coincidence, these agents were assigned to Brian Terry Station -
newly-dedicated and named for a U.S. Border Patrol agent murdered
under similar circumstances in Arizona less than two years ago.
More recently, in May 2011, we lost two more agents - Eduardo Rojas,
Jr. and Hector Clark - when they were killed in a vehicle accident
while pursuing suspected drug smugglers near Gila Bend.
What happens next has become all-too-familiar in Arizona. Flags will
be lowered in honor of the slain agent. Elected officials will vow to
find those responsible. Arizonans and Americans will grieve, and
they should. But this ought not only be a day of tears. There should
be anger, too. Righteous anger - at the kind of evil that causes
sorrow this deep, and at the federal failure and political stalemate
that has left our border unsecured and our Border Patrol in harm's
way. Four fallen agents in less than two years is the result.
It has been 558 days since the Obama administration declared the
security of the U.S.-Mexico border 'better now than it has ever
been.' I'll remember that statement today."
U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, a member of the Homeland Security Committee,
released the following statement:
"Today, for the second time in less than two years, a Border Patrol
agent was murdered in the line of duty as he patrolled the Southern
Arizona desert.
This is a powerful reminder that our borders are far from secure and
that every day the courageous men and women of the Border Patrol put
their lives on the line while protecting the citizens of Arizona and
the United States.
It is especially tragic that the agent who was killed today worked at
a station named in honor of Brian A. Terry, a Border Patrol agent
slain in the line of duty in December 2010. I was honored to help
dedicate the station in Brian Terry's name two weeks ago and today I
am deeply pained that we now mourn the death of another agent from
that same station.
We need to redouble our efforts to secure the border and ensure the
safety of Border Patrol agents. We cannot cede one foot of American
soil to these cross-border bandits. And we must never forget that the
men and women of the Border Patrol are on the front lines defending
our country.
This morning I spoke to Border Patrol leaders for the Tucson Sector
to offer my condolences to the men and women of the Border Patrol. My
thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of
the agent who today made the ultimate sacrifice for his country."
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne said in a statement:
"The news today that a U.S. Border Patrol Agent was killed and one of
his partners hurt in a border enforcement action near Naco, Arizona
is another tragic reminder of the extreme conditions on this portion
of the U.S. – Mexico border.
Every day, hundreds of brave men and women don a uniform and put
their lives on the line to protect American citizens, and the agent
in this terrible incident offered the ultimate sacrifice in the
course of duty.
I offer my deep condolences to the family of the slain agent as well
as best wishes for the swift and full recovery of the agent who was
wounded. And I am grateful to all the selflessly dedicated men and
women of the Border Patrol who so willingly place themselves in
harm's way so that our nation can be secure."
U.S. Senator John McCain, released the following statement:
"Early this morning, agents from the U.S. Border Patrol were involved
in a shooting near Naco, Arizona. Initial reports indicate that one
agent was killed and another seriously injured. While the
investigation is still in its early stages, today's events are a
tragic reminder of the threats that Border Patrol agents face every
day in the line of duty. Our thoughts and prayers are with these
agents, their families, and all those in the Border Patrol community."
House Minority Leader Chad Campbell released this statement:
"I am incredibly saddened by the shooting of two Border Patrol agents
this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to them, their families
and all those who serve with them. This tragedy is a stark reminder
of the dangers Border Patrol agents face and the sacrifices they make
to protect our country. I would like to thank them for their service
and dedication."
Rep. Ron Barber's statement on slaying of Border Patrol agent
Posted: Oct 02, 2012 12:29 PM MST
Updated: Oct 02, 2012 12:29 PM MST
Posted by John Ames - bio | email
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/19708278/rep-ron-barbers-statement-
on-border-patrol
U.S. Rep. Ron Barber issued the following statement about today's
shooting that killed a Border Patrol agent and injured another near
Bisbee:
U.S. REP. RON BARBER'S STATEMENT ON MURDER OF BORDER PATROL AGENT
Oct 2, 2012
TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, a member of the Homeland Security
Committee, released the following statement about today's shooting
death of a Border Patrol agent near Bisbee in Barber's Southern
Arizona district. A second agent was wounded and is hospitalized,
recovering from his injuries.
Today, for the second time in less than two years, a Border Patrol
agent was murdered in the line of duty as he patrolled the Southern
Arizona desert.
This is a powerful reminder that our borders are far from secure and
that every day the courageous men and women of the Border Patrol put
their lives on the line while protecting the citizens of Arizona and
the United States.
It is especially tragic that the agent who was killed today worked at
a station named in honor of Brian A. Terry, a Border Patrol agent
slain in the line of duty in December 2010. I was honored to help
dedicate the station in Brian Terry's name two weeks ago and today I
am deeply pained that we now mourn the death of another agent from
that same station.
We need to redouble our efforts to secure the border and ensure the
safety of Border Patrol agents. We cannot cede one foot of American
soil to these cross-border bandits. And we must never forget that the
men and women of the Border Patrol are on the front lines defending
our country.
This morning I spoke to Border Patrol leaders for the Tucson Sector
to offer my condolences to the men and women of the Border Patrol. My
thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of
the agent who today made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Rep. Grijalva's statement on Border Patrol shooting
Posted: Oct 02, 2012 12:36 PM MST
Updated: Oct 02, 2012 12:36 PM MST
Posted by John Ames - bio | email
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/19708354/rep-grijalvas-statement-
on-border-patrol-shooting
TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva issued the following statement about today's
shooting that killed a Border Patrol agent and injured another near
Bisbee:
Rep. Grijalva Statement on Border Patrol Shooting in Southern Arizona
Tucson, Ariz. – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today released the following
statement on last night's fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent and
wounding of a second agent near the Brian Terry Station in Naco, Ariz.
"My first thoughts are with the families of the two agents attacked
last night and the grief they're feeling today. Every act of violence
against the brave men and women who serve this country is a loss for
their relatives and loved ones, and for all of us.
"I spoke with Border Patrol Commander Self earlier today, and he
spoke of the resilience and unity of the Border Patrol family in this
difficult time. They're dedicating enormous resources to pursuing and
bringing to justice the people responsible. I couldn't agree with him
more. We join him and the entire Border Patrol community in demanding
justice and accountability. This crime cannot, and will not, pass
without a swift and appropriate response.
"As that investigation goes forward, I encourage everyone to
refrain from exploiting today's tragedy for their own purposes. Using
the death of an American as an occasion for divisive political
rhetoric is not timely, humane or appropriate.
"I am profoundly grateful for the service these agents have
rendered their country and deeply saddened by today's loss. The
Border Patrol and the larger law enforcement community are responding
quickly, thoroughly and professionally, and I share with the people
of Southern Arizona an eagerness to see justice done as soon as
possible."
Mesa couple arrested at border in pot seizure
By Associated Press
Originally published: Oct 2, 2012 - 6:52 am
http://www.ktar.com/22/1579235/Mesa-couple-arrested-at-border-in-pot-
seizure
LUKEVILLE, Ariz. -- A Mesa couple has been arrested and charged with
trying to smuggle more than 431 pounds of marijuana into southern
Arizona through the Lukeville port.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers referred Mario Madrid
Hernandez, 48, and Dana Kimberly Oviatt, 44, for secondary inspection
of their recreational vehicle when they applied for entry at the border.
Authorities said a search of the vehicle revealed 75 packages of
marijuana hidden behind compartments in the camper's bathroom and
rear wall.
They estimate the value of the drugs at $216,000.
CBP officials said the marijuana and vehicle were processed for
seizure. Hernandez and Oviatt were turned over to U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations.
Authorities didn't immediately know Monday if either Hernandez or
Oviatt had a lawyer yet.
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