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Tucson, Ariz. – Press conference by Rodolfo Karisch, Joint Task Force - West, Arizona Commander and Tucson Sector Chief Patrol Agent.
A United States Border Patrol agent discharged his service issued sidearm, striking an assaultive male subject at approximately 11:30 a.m. (MST) on Wednesday, November 29, in a remote area of the Baboquivari Mountain Range west of Three Points, Arizona. The assaultive subject later died as a result of his wounds.
A team of two agents were following a group of suspected illegal aliens through a rugged and remote mountainous area in response to a sensor activation. Both agents encountered the group of men 21 miles north of the U.S./Mexico border.
While attempting to affect an arrest, one of the subjects attacked the agent. The assailant fought with the agent and gained control of his weapon and the second agent shot the subject in response.
One agent sustained non-life threatening injuries during the assault and was later transported to a Tucson hospital for treatment.
Three other members of the group, all adult male Guatemalan nationals, were arrested for immigration violations.
“The incident highlights the threat and dangers our agents face daily in protecting our borders and communities,” said Rodolfo Karisch, Chief Patrol Agent of the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector. “I️ am proud of these men and women who keep us safe.”
The lead investigative agency is the Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department jointly supported by the FBI, and CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility.
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| Date Taken: | 11.30.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 11.30.2017 15:30 |
| Category: | Briefings |
| Video ID: | 569451 |
| VIRIN: | 171130-H-BP489-1130 |
| Filename: | DOD_105120771 |
| Length: | 00:02:21 |
| Location: | TUCSON, AZ, US |
| Downloads: | 7 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 7 |
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