Border Patrol Agent Luis "Louie" H. Dominguez passed away on September 23, 2021 . The circumstances of his passing were reviewed by an executive panel and the CBP Commissioner who determined that this death occurred in the line of duty. Agent Dominguez will be remembered for his diligent service to the nation and for his bravery in the face of danger.
Agent Dominguez entered on duty on September 17, 2001, as part of the 485th Session of the Border Patrol Academy. At the time of his passing, he was assigned to the Wellton Station in Yuma Sector, Arizona. Agent Dominguez, a Yuma native, was an active member of his church and volunteered regularly. He is survived by his wife, four children, three siblings and his parents.