Campo, CA (San Diego County) - US Border Patrol Agent Shot and Killed

[RescueKujo 130]

Date: 07/23/09

Time: 2130 PDT

Location: Area of Shockey Truck Trail near US/Mexico Border

Departments: Cal Fire, Campo Fire-Rescue Department, AMR, US Border Patrol, CHP, San Diego County Sheriffs, FBI

Description: A US Border Patrol Agent was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the head after being seperated from fellow agents while chasing a suspicious group of possible illegal aliens. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the Agent was pronounced at scene. It is unknown if the agent was able to return fire, but evidence makes it appear that at least 1 suspect was wounded.

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Writer: RescueKujo