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Border Patrol Shooting Near Arivaca Leaves One in Critical Condition as FBI Probes Possible Attack

A joint inquiry by the sheriff, the FBI and CBP seeks to establish what led to the gunfire.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m. local time in a rural stretch of Pima County near the Mexico border, authorities said.
  • Santa Rita Fire District reported the wounded person was in custody and was flown by medical helicopter to a Tucson level-one trauma center.
  • The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are conducting a joint investigation into the encounter.
  • The FBI said it is investigating a reported attack on a federal officer connected to the incident.
  • Officials have not released the person’s identity or immigration status, and no injuries to agents have been confirmed; CBP has not provided additional details.