A gunman ambushed Border Patrol agents at an annex building in McAllen, Texas on Monday morning, resulting in injuries to at least two police officers and a Border Patrol employee. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that both Border Patrol agents and local police were involved in neutralizing the shooter.
According to a statement provided to Fox News, the incident took place at the entrance of the United States Border Patrol sector annex in McAllen. The shooter, identified as Ryan Louis Mosqueda, 27, opened fire at the building but did not enter. Border Patrol agents returned fire, ultimately killing the gunman. Two officers and a Border Patrol employee sustained injuries during the altercation, with one individual being shot in the knee. All three victims were transported to the hospital for treatment.
In a separate incident in Alvarado, Texas, several suspects were arrested after a police officer was injured in a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility on the Fourth of July. The suspects were apprehended by local police, with some of them wearing body armor. Reports indicate that the individuals vandalized vehicles and security cameras at the facility and launched fireworks to attract law enforcement.
The attacks on DHS detention facilities in Prairieland, TX, and Portland, OR, have prompted the Justice Department to take action against those responsible. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that there will be zero tolerance for assaults on federal officers or property, promising to bring the full weight of the law against the perpetrators.
These incidents occurred amidst escalating rhetoric from congressional Democrats, with some lawmakers suggesting that violence is necessary to protect democracy. The heightened tensions have sparked concerns about the safety of law enforcement officers and the potential for further violent confrontations.
The events in McAllen and Alvarado serve as a stark reminder of the risks faced by Border Patrol agents and law enforcement officials in the line of duty. The ongoing investigations by the FBI and other agencies will seek to uncover the motives behind these attacks and ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
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