A gunman opened fire on federal agents outside a U.S.Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, injuring a police officer before being fatally shot by authorities. The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted attack.Ryan Louis Mosqueda, identified as the shooter, unleashed dozens of rounds at the agents as they departed the facility. A responding police officer sustained injuries during the exchange. Investigators subsequently discovered additional weapons, ammunition, and backpacks within mosqueda’s vehicle. The shooting underscores escalating threats against law enforcement, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prompting calls for increased security and a halt to attacks on federal officers.
Vice President JD Vance addressed the incident on X, stating, “The obsessive attack on law enforcement, particularly ICE, must stop.” He added, “I’m praying for everyone hurt in this attack and for their families.”
the examination is ongoing, with authorities working to determine Mosqueda’s motives and any potential connections to extremist groups. The incident has heightened concerns about the safety of federal agents operating near the U.S.-Mexico border and prompted renewed debate over border security measures.
