The FBI is investigating the incident in National Park Big Bend near highway Interstate 10 near Van Horn, Texas.
Yesterday morning, 19 November, they killed a border patrol agent. His partner was seriously injured and is in hospital in serious condition.
The victim – 36-year-old Rogelio Martinez, who served on the patrol since August 2013, reports USA Today.
No details about what happened to the agents, not yet reported. In his statement of Elaine Duke, the acting Minister of internal security of the United States, said that the Ministry «supports the current investigation to determine the causes of the tragic events».
The Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz, said that agents have been attacked. «Our condolences to the relatives of employee of the border patrol, Rogelio Martinez, who was murdered today during the service. And our prayers – for healing his partner. This is a serious reminder of the constant threat that the border is unsafe for residents and those mandated to protect them,» added the Senator.
Wrote about the incident and President Donald trump.
«The patrol was killed on the southern border, the second was badly damaged. We will look for and prosecute those responsible. We must and we will build the wall!», said trump on Twitter.
Border Patrol Officer killed at Southern Border, another badly hurt. We will seek out and bring to justice those responsible. We will, and must, build the Wall!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 20, 2017
Since 2003 in the United States while on duty killed 38 employees of the border patrol.
