Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Critical Shooting Involving Border Patrol in Arizona
A person was shot and is in critical condition after an incident involving the U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona.
The shooting happened near the U.S.-Mexico border in Pima County.
The Pima County Sheriff's office, the FBI, and the Santa Rita Fire District are investigating.
The person was taken to a hospital by helicopter.
No one has said who shot the person or why.
This happened after another shooting in Minnesota where a nurse was killed by federal agents.
President Trump said there will be a big investigation into that shooting.
A person was shot and is in critical condition in an incident involving the U.S. Border Patrol in Pima County, Arizona.
The shooting occurred at 7:30 a.m. near milepost 15 on West Arivaca Road, close to the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Pima County Sheriff's office, the FBI, and the Santa Rita Fire District are investigating the incident.
The victim was taken to a regional trauma center by medical helicopter, and their identity has not been released.
The incident comes after the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minnesota, which has sparked political controversy and protests.
- Who
- An unidentified person
- What
- A shooting involving the U.S. Border Patrol
- When
- January 27, 2024, at 7:30 a.m.
- Where
- Near milepost 15 on West Arivaca Road, Pima County, Arizona
- Why
- Unknown (incident under investigation)
- Location
- Pima County, Arizona
- Date
- January 27, 2024
- Time
- 7:30 a.m.
- Condition
- Critical
- Agencies Involved
- U.S. Border Patrol, Pima County Sheriff, FBI, Santa Rita Fire District
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Victim Identity
- Not released
- Federal Agency Involvement
- Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security (no comment yet)
Sources
Person critical after Border Patrol shooting in Arizona, NBC News reports
US Border Patrol involved in shooting in Arizona, Pima County sheriff says
Trump Assures ‘Big, Honourable’ Probe Into Alex Pretti's Shooting, Says He’ll ‘Watch Over It’
Border Patrol-related shooting in Arizona: One person in critical condition
Person critical after being shot in Border Patrol incident in Arizona, NBC News reports
US Border Patrol agent involved in shooting in Arizona, Pima County sheriff says
One Injured In Shooting Involving US Border Patrol In Arizona
US Border Patrol shoots and wounds human trafficking suspect in Arizona
Arizona man in critical condition after shootout with US border patrol, FBI says he was a human trafficking suspect
US border agent shoots trafficking suspect after helicopter comes under fire in Arizona
Alex Pretti Shooting: Border Patrol Agents Put On Leave Amid National Uproar | What We Know About Them
