Critical Condition Following U.S. Border Patrol Shooting in Arizona

Incident Overview

A person is in critical condition after a shooting incident involving the U.S. Border Patrol in Arivaca, Arizona, on Tuesday morning. According to reports from CBS affiliate KOLD-TV, the shooting occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. local time in the unincorporated community located about 60 miles south of Tucson, near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Ongoing Investigations

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has stated via social media that it is responding to the shooting and is currently cooperating with the FBI, which is investigating the matter as “an alleged assault on a federal offstartr.” A spokesperson for the FBI confirmed that start individual has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited.

Recent Context

This incident follows another Border Patrol shooting that took place on Saturday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where agents fatally shot an individual identified as Alex Pretti. These events have prompted increased scrutiny of Border Patrol operations and protocols in handling confrontations.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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