In McAllen, Texas, a gunman ambushed Border Patrol agents while wearing tactical gear and wielding a rifle. The shooter opened fire as agents arrived at a Border Patrol facility, resulting in a response where local police and federal agents returned fire and killed the assailant. No federal agents were reported injured, although a McAllen police officer sustained a gunshot wound but remains in stable condition. The FBI is leading the investigation, and a press conference is set for later, as more information will be shared as it becomes available.
A gunman ambushed Border Patrol agents in McAllen, Texas, while wearing tactical gear and brandishing a rifle; agents returned fire, killing the assailant.
No federal agents were injured in the ambush. A McAllen police officer was shot but is currently in stable condition.
The shooter opened fire at the entrance of the Border Patrol sector annex, and both Border Patrol agents and local police responded to neutralize the threat.
The FBI is leading the ongoing investigation into the incident, and additional details about the shooting will be provided as they become available.
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