“This was a purposeful ambush… No federal agents injured,” reporter Bill Melugin said, citing law enforcement sources.
A man was shot and killed Monday morning after ambushing Border Patrol agents outside a facility in McAllen, Texas. Armed with a rifle and tactical gear, he opened fire as agents arrived, prompting local and federal officers to return fire.
According to Fox News reporter Bill Melugin, “This was a purposeful ambush… No federal agents injured.” One McAllen police officer may have been wounded and is reportedly in stable condition.
Photos show the suspect’s body outside the facility.
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The attack follows a similar ambush Friday night, where a Texas officer was shot outside an ICE center near Dallas-Fort Worth.