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A 27-year-old man, identified as Ryan Luis Mosqueda, was shot and killed Monday morning after he opened fire on law enforcement officers at a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas.
The incident left two officers and a Border Patrol employee injured, all of whom are now hospitalised.
According to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson, Mosqueda, who was equipped with a rifle and tactical gear, “opened fire at the entrance of the United States Border Patrol sector annexe.”
Border Patrol agents and local police quickly neutralised the shooter.”
McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez stated that Mosqueda, linked to a Michigan address, fired “dozens of rounds” before being swiftly killed by federal agents. Another rifle and other “assaultive weapons” were found in his vehicle.
Investigation Underway, Motive Unclear
One McAllen police officer was shot in the knee but is expected to recover.
The FBI is leading the ongoing investigation into the shooting, and Chief Rodriguez noted that while “some premeditation” appears evident, the motive remains unknown.
Mosqueda had been reported missing from nearby Weslaco, Texas, earlier on Monday. Authorities also observed that his vehicle was spray-painted with “Cordis Die,” a phrase associated with a “Call of Duty” video game.
The National Border Patrol Council, the union representing Border Patrol employees, issued a statement expressing gratitude for support and emphasising that “targeted violence will not be tolerated.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the administration is working with federal agencies to investigate.
This incident follows other recent violent events at federal immigration facilities amidst heightened tensions over immigration policies.
On Friday, a local police officer was shot near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Alvarado, Texas, leading to several arrests.
Additionally, in Portland, Oregon, federal law enforcement carried out “enforcement activities” outside another ICE facility, which has been the site of numerous protests.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche condemned these as “attacks” on DHS facilities, stating the Department of Justice has “zero tolerance for assaults on federal officers or property.”
