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FBI Identifies Suspect in Shooting of Border Patrol Agents Near US-Mexico Border

Associated PressJanuary 28, 20261 min12,166 views
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Incident Overview

  • 🎯 Border Patrol agents encountered a suspect during an active alien smuggling operation near the US-Mexico border.
  • πŸ’₯ The suspect fired a firearm at a manned CBP helicopter and then fled on foot.
  • 🚨 CBP agents returned fire, striking the suspect, and provided aid before transporting him to the hospital.

Suspect Identification and History

  • πŸ‘€ The suspect has been identified as Patrick Gary Schlegel, a 34-year-old Arizona resident, now in federal custody.
  • βš–οΈ Schlegel has a significant criminal history, including an active federal arrest warrant from 2025 for escape related to a previous alien smuggling conviction.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

  • πŸš“ Schlegel is expected to be charged with three federal offenses in the District of Arizona.
  • βš–οΈ These charges include assault on a federal officer, alien smuggling, and felon in possession of a firearm.
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Alien SmugglingBorder Patrol AgentsUS-Mexico BorderFederal Arrest WarrantAssault on a Federal OfficerFelon in Possession of a FirearmCBP HelicopterCriminal History
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