Summary
A person was critically injured in a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent near the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. The FBI is investigating the incident as an alleged assault on a federal officer. The wounded individual was taken to a hospital, and the situation is under investigation.
Key Facts
- A person was shot and is in critical condition near the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona.
- The FBI is investigating the incident as an alleged assault on a federal officer.
- The shooting occurred near Arivaca, Arizona, about 10 miles from the border.
- The Santa Rita Fire District provided medical assistance to the wounded person.
- The injured individual was taken by helicopter to a regional hospital.
- The area is commonly used by drug smugglers and migrants crossing the border illegally.
- The Pima County Sheriff's Department is collaborating with federal authorities on the case.
- No information about the suspect has been released by authorities.
