SAN DIEGO–The San Diego Police Department is leading an investigation of the fatal shooting of a Mexican national at the U.S.-Mexican border on October 23.
Customs and Border Protection will continue to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The incident has also been shared with the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, and Customs and Border Protection Office of Professional Responsibility, according to Aaron Heitke, chief patrol agent, United States Border Patrol, San Diego Sector.
On Friday, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a border patrol agent responded to apprehend a man illegally entering the United States immediately west of the port of entry in San Ysidro.
During the arrest, an altercation ensued and the agent discharged his firearm, wounding the man, who was later identified as an adult Mexican national. Nearby agents and law enforcement personnel responded immediately and initiated lifesaving efforts until emergency medical services arrived. At approximately 6:25 p.m. the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
