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Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Agent Assaulted

Release Date
Fri, 10/05/2018

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agent struck in the head during skirmish with illegal alien.

Early this morning, agents encountered a group of illegal aliens near Brownsville, Texas. As the agents attempted to take the group into custody, one of the illegal aliens became combative and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the illegal alien kicked the agent in the forehead, causing a laceration to his head. The agent received medical treatment at a local hospital.

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021