The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a shooting in the state of Arizona, where agents of the Border Guard (CBP) seriously shot a 34-year-old armed man on the run. Referring to the authorities, AFP reported on this on Wednesday, writes TASR.
- The FBI is investigating the shooting of Border Patrol agents in Arizona.
- CBP agents fatally shot a 34-year-old man suspected of human trafficking.
- During the pursuit, the suspect Schlegel fired at the agents, who responded by shooting.
- The inquiry will emphasize transparency and efforts to restore public confidence.
- The incident follows earlier fatal CBP and ICE raids in Minnesota.
According to the local sheriff, CBP agents they pursued Patrick Gary Schlegel, who was suspected of human trafficking. During the pursuit in the town of Arivaca, approximately 10 miles north of the Mexican border, Schlegel fired at the agents, who then also responded by shooting. The incident in Arizona will be investigated by the FBI along with other authorities, which, according to the sheriff, emphasize transparency and restoring public confidence in the activities of law enforcement agencies.
The shooting in Arizona came at a time of heightened scrutiny of federal immigration agents after CBP and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens during an immigration raid in Minneapolis, Minnesota in January: a medic caring for war veterans, among others, and a mother of three. These tragedies occurred during the federal operation “Operation Metro Surge”.
