McALLEN, Texas — A 27-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities said.
Ryan Louis Mosqueda had an assault rifle and was carrying a utility vest when federal agents returned fire on Monday morning, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters Monday morning. Rodriguez said police received a call about the shooting around 5:50 a.m. and that Mosqueda fired dozens of rounds.
The shooting took place at a facility across the street from McAllen International Airport, which was shut down as a precaution.
Law enforcement said afterward they found a second rifle, more ammunition and backpacks that the suspect had brought. Rodriguez said Mosqueda’s motive is currently unknown.
One officer was injured in the shooting, but Rodriguez said it was unclear if the injury was from shrapnel or a bullet.
Mosqueda allegedly pulled up to the facility in a white