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Shooter Dead After Attack at Texas Border Patrol Office

McAllen airport flights delayed; officer injured during the early morning incident.

A man identified as **Ryan Louis Mosqueda**, 27, is dead after opening fire at a border patrol building in McAllen, Texas, early this morning. The incident led to airport delays and left one police officer injured.

Key Development

According to police reports, **Mosqueda** entered the building wielding a long gun and discharged it multiple times before officers fatally shot him. The motive for the attack remains unknown.

The McAllen Police Department has indicated that **Mosqueda**’s last known address was in Michigan, though he also had ties to Weslaco, Texas.

Weapons Found

During a press conference, the McAllen Police Chief stated that a search of **Mosqueda**’s vehicle revealed additional weapons, including another assault rifle.

No federal officers sustained injuries during the shooting that unfolded before 6:00 a.m. local time. However, McAllen police officer **Ismael García** was wounded in the knee and is currently receiving hospital treatment.

The FBI has taken over the ongoing investigation.

Airport Impact

Following the incident, all flights at McAllen International Airport faced delays due to the border patrol building’s proximity, prompting security concerns.

McAllen police spokesman **John Sáenz** briefly told Telemundo 40 that “the scene is still under investigation” and more information would be released soon.

Background

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) reports that in 2022, firearms were used in 60% of homicide offenses nationwide (ATF 2022).