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Border Patrol Agent Fatally Shoots Suspect in Arizona
Source: Associated Press
Border Patrol Agent Fatally Shoots Suspect in Arizona
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS YUMA, Ariz. — Jun 10, 2016, 3:59 PM ET
Border Patrol officials say an Arizona agent fatally shot a man who assaulted him after illegally crossing the border.
Authorities say the shooting happened late Thursday in the Yuma area.
The agent says he was hit in the head by the man who also tried to take his gun from its holster. The agent says he feared for his life and fired the weapon.
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS YUMA, Ariz. — Jun 10, 2016, 3:59 PM ET
Border Patrol officials say an Arizona agent fatally shot a man who assaulted him after illegally crossing the border.
Authorities say the shooting happened late Thursday in the Yuma area.
The agent says he was hit in the head by the man who also tried to take his gun from its holster. The agent says he feared for his life and fired the weapon.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/border-patrol-agent-fatally-shoots-suspect-arizona-39764536
