On Thursday, a suspected cartel smuggler was killed during an officer-involved shooting with Border Patrol.
Allegedly, the suspect crossed the river and attacked a Border Patrol, who then opened fire.
The shooting happened in Starr County, Texas — near the border.
Thankfully, no agents were injured during the shootout.
Bill Melugin of Fox News has the details:
BREAKING: Per multiple border law enforcement sources, a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot & killed a suspected cartel smuggler after he came across the river & allegedly assaulted the agent in Starr County, TX, (Rio Grande Valley) this afternoon. I’m told it happened in Border…
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) December 12, 2025