Individual killed after exchanging gunfire with border patrol agents in Texas
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A man was killed after an exchange of gunfire with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in southern Texas, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. McAllen police got a call reporting shots heard in the area of the Border Patrol McAllen Station at around 5:53 a.m., the FBI said in a statement. The police department alerted the FBI's San Antonio division and responded to the scene.
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Main Idea: A man was killed after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in McAllen, Texas, and the FBI is leading the investigation.
Key Points:
- The FBI said police got a report of shots near the Border Patrol McAllen Station early Monday morning.
- McAllen officials identified the man as Ryan Louis Mosqueda, who was about 27 years old and had a last known address in Michigan.
- The Department of Homeland Security said the man opened fire at the entrance of a federal government building before agents and local police stopped him.
- One Border Patrol employee and two officers were hurt, and the FBI said the scene is not considered an active shooter threat.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The shooting may raise fear for people near the border and can disrupt travel, work, and business around McAllen.
Positive Impact
FBI and local police response may help prevent wider harm and restore safety quickly.
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