AZMEX UPDATE 23 MAY 2018
Undocumented immigrant fatally shot by Border Patrol agent in Rio Bravo
By César Rodriguez, LMTonline.com /
Laredo Morning Times
Updated 4:58 pm, Wednesday, May 23, 2018
https://www.lmtonline.com/border-mexico/article/Illegal-immigrant-fatally-shot-by-BP-agent-in-Rio-12938259.php
An illegal immigrant crossing the border in Rio Bravo was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agent on Wednesday.
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An illegal immigrant crossing the border in Rio Bravo was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agent on Wednesday.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot an undocumented immigrant in Rio Bravo after multiple people attacked him with blunt objects, according to federal authorities.
The shooting occurred Wednesday in the 1800 block of Centeno Lane as Border Patrol tried to halt an alleged human smuggling attempt.
Border Patrol said in a statement that a lone agent responded to a report of illegal activity near a culvert by Centeno Lane at about 12:20 p.m. The agency said he discovered a group of undocumented immigrants.
"Initial reports indicate that as the agent attempted to apprehend the group, he came under attack by multiple subjects using blunt objects," the statement reads. "The agent fired at least one round from his service-issued firearm, fatally wounding one of the assailants.
"The rest of the group fled the scene. Border Patrol agents called for EMS and administered first aid until the Rio Bravo Fire Department arrived."
Three immigrants were apprehended by agents.
The FBI and Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
Local, state and federal authorities were at the scene following the shooting.
No other information was immediately available.
Check back with LMTonline.com for updates on this story.
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