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One Individual in Critical Condition After Officer-Involved Shooting with Border Patrol in Southern Arizona

  • Writer: 17GEN4
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  • 59 minutes ago
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TUCSON, Ariz. — An individual remains in critical condition following a shooting incident involving a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Pima County early Tuesday morning, authorities confirmed.


The shooting occurred near milepost 15 on Arivaca Road, a rural area south of Tucson close to the U.S.-Mexico border. Emergency responders from the Santa Rita Fire District (SRFD) and American Medical Response were dispatched to the scene around 7:30 a.m. on January 27, where they located the wounded person.


Officials reported that one individual was taken into custody and airlifted to a trauma center in Tucson in critical condition. The incident has been described as involving a Border Patrol officer, though specific details about the circumstances leading to the shots fired—including the sequence of events, any threats posed, or whether the officer discharged their weapon—have not yet been released by federal authorities.


The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and potentially other federal agencies, are investigating the officer-involved shooting. No information has been provided regarding injuries to the Border Patrol officer or any other individuals.


Arivaca Road is a remote stretch frequently associated with border-related activity, including migrant crossings and smuggling operations.This developing situation follows a pattern of occasional officer-involved incidents in southern Arizona's border regions, though limited official details are available at this time as the investigation continues.


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Updates are expected as investigators from CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility and local authorities release further details.



 
 
 
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