Gunman Shot Dead by US Border Patrol in McAllen, Texas

Updated: 07 Jul 2025, 09:38 PM IST

A 27-year-old man was killed after opening fire at a US Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas. Federal agents returned fire at the armed gunman, who had an assault rifle and was wearing a utility vest. The motive behind the shooting is unknown, and two officers and a Border Patrol employee were injured.

Gunman Shot Dead by US Border Patrol in McAllen, Texas

A 27-year-old man was shot and killed on Monday after he opened fire at a US Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas. According to reports, federal agents exchanged gunfire with Ryan Louis Mosqueda, who was armed with an assault rifle and wearing a utility vest. The incident occurred at a Border Patrol facility near McAllen International Airport. Law enforcement officials found another rifle and more ammunition on the gunman, whose motives remain unclear. The US Department of Homeland Security stated that two officers and a Border Patrol employee were injured during the shooting.

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