AZMEX UPDATE 23-12-18

AZMEX UPDATE 23 DEC 2018


BP: Mexican teen assaulted agent with rock
December 21, 2018 at 4:15 PM MST -
Updated December 22 at 1:22 PM

http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/2018/12/21/illegal-alien-assaults-border-patrol-agent/

TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - A 19-year-old Mexican man has been arrested and charged with assaulting a federal agent after he allegedly attacked a Tucson Sector Border Patrol agent south of Bisbee on Wednesday evening.

While responding to a call of possible illegal alien activity near a residence, an agent attempted to arrest the suspect as he ran from the area. The suspect resisted arrest by fighting with and striking the agent in the head with a rock. The individual attempted to flee the scene after the assault, but with the help of other Border Patrol agents; Air and Marine Operations assets; and night vision technology, the man was quickly apprehended.

The agent was taken to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released.

The Mexican national will be processed for immigration violations and charged with assault on a Federal agent.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community. Citizens can report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol by calling 1-877-872-7435 toll free. All calls will be answered and you can remain anonymous.

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