Suspect shot and critically wounded by Border Patrol in Arizona had assaulted federal officer, FBI claims
Suspect in critical condition after Border Patrol involved shooting
- One person was critically injured in Arivaca, Arizona, following a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol.
- The FBI is investigating the incident, which occurred near the U.S.–Mexico border, as an alleged assault on a federal officer.
- The unidentified individual was airlifted to hospital in critical condition and is currently in custody.
- This shooting takes place amidst growing tensions and criticism of federal immigration officers, following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis this month.
- President Donald Trump defended Secretary Kristi Noem of the Department of Homeland Security, while Melania Trump called for unity and peaceful protesting.