US Border Patrol and Mexican cartel members trade gunfire at southern border: report
Suspected Mexican cartel members were caught on video opening fire on US Border Patrol agents near the southern border Monday – as a group of migrants reportedly tried to enter the US illegally, authorities said.
The ordeal unfolded at about 1:30 p.m. near Fronton, Texas, Customs and Border Protection said in a statement without revealing more details.
The apparent cartel members had started firing as the group of migrants were trying to cross the Rio Grande, Fox News reported, citing law enforcement sources.
Border patrol agents quickly returned fire, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
“DPS responded to assist the US Border Patrol after agents received gunfire from cartel members in Mexico while patrolling in Fronton,” Lt. Chris Olivarez posted on X alongside a slew of videos showing the heavily armed gunman.
“DPS drone operators captured the gunmen fleeing Mexico due to military presence and seeking refuge on an island between the US and Mexico,” he added.
The footage showed at least four gun-toting men walking along the river bank and trying to seek cover in the shrubs as the drone tracked them.
Several were repeatedly caught aiming their weapons directly at the drone, the clips show.
“The State of Texas will continue to monitor the area closely and use every resource available to prevent transnational threats to our law enforcement partners and the homeland,” Olivarez said.
The scene where the shooting took place remained active with the Customs and Border Protection Office of Professional Responsibility, DHS Office of Inspector General, the FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety all involved in the probe, CPB said late Monday.....
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