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CBP Statement on Border Patrol Agent Discharging Firearm in Calexico, Calif.

Release Date
Wed, 02/03/2016

“On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at approximately 4:20 a.m. PST, a United States Border Patrol Agent assigned to El Centro Sector in California discharged his service-issued firearm while engaged in law enforcement patrol duties in Calexico, Calif. No injuries resulted from the discharge of the firearm. This incident is currently under investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.”

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021