An illegal immigrant violently assaulted a female border patrol as she was making an arrest, US Customs and Border Protection sources say.
The officer, who has still not been identified, took a male illegal immigrant into custody on Saturday when he assaulted her, injuring her face and arms, CBP told Fox News Digital. The officer was able to struggle with the perpetrator until backup arrived and the man subdued.
“On March 4, 2023, at approximately 4:00 a.m., a U.S. Border Patrol agent assigned to the Tucson Sector took a national into custody near Foudy Road and State Route 92 after discovering the national’s illegal entry into the U.S. had investigated. a service vehicle, the subject attacked the officer, injuring the agent’s face and hands. Other officers responded and took the suspect into custody,” the CBP said in a statement.
“The assaulted officer has been transported for medical treatment. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the assault on a federal officer. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is also investigating,” the statement continued.
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An illegal immigrant violently assaulted a US Customs and Border Protection agent during an arrest this weekend. (John Moore/Getty Images)
A female border agent is treated for injuries to her hand and face after being attacked during an arrest. (Eddie Seal/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
U.S. border agents monitor hundreds of thousands of encounters with migrants each month.
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The U.S. CBP tracks hundreds of thousands of encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border each month. The unprecedented crisis has continued to worsen under President Biden’s administration.
Anders Hagstrom is a reporter at Fox News Digital covering national politics and major news events. Send tips to [email protected], or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
