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The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
Michigan man killed after firing at Texas Border Patrol station
MCALLEN: A 27-year-old Michigan man was killed after firing an assault rifle at a US Border Patrol station in McAllen, Texas, authorities confirmed. Ryan Louis Mosqueda opened fire early Monday morning, prompting agents to return fire, resulting in his death. McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez stated that Mosqueda fired dozens of rounds at the station entrance before agents engaged. A police officer was shot in the knee and hospitalized, while a Border Patrol employee also sustained injuries. Investigators found additional firearms and ammunition in Mosqueda's parked Chevrolet. Spray-painted Latin writing on the vehicle, reading 'Cordis DIE,' was noted, though authorities said it provided no clear motive. The phrase, meaning 'Heart Day,' is linked to a fictional revolutionary group in the video game 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II.' Mosqueda had ties to the area and was reported missing hours earlier from Weslaco, 18 miles east of McAllen. His father, Jose Mosqueda, informed police his son had a 'mental deficiency' and was armed. Authorities tracked Mosqueda's vehicle before the shooting occurred. The targeted facility houses Border Patrol's special operations teams. Nearby McAllen International Airport experienced flight delays as law enforcement secured the area. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has intensified border security measures, including troop deployments and raids, drawing both support and criticism over enforcement tactics. - Reuters
International Business Times
07-07-2025
- International Business Times
Who Was Ryan Louis Mosqueda? Gunman in Tactical Gear Who Opened Fire after Storming Border Patrol Building Near Major Texas Airport Shot Dead
A gunman who stormed a Border Patrol building and ambushed federal agents near a Texas airport has been shot and killed. The shooter, identified as Ryan Louis Mosqueda, entered the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol facility near McAllen International Airport early Monday morning. Mosqueda, who was around 27 years old, was shot dead by federal agents, according to McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez. He was carrying an assault rifle and dressed in tactical gear when he ambushed Border Patrol agents. "There were many, many dozens of rounds fired by the suspect towards the building and toward agents in that building," Rodriguez said after Mosqueda was shot dead by the cops. Planned to Go on a Killing Spree Officer Ismael García of the McAllen Police Department, a 10-year veteran, was wounded on the knee during the shooting, according to Saenz. It remains unclear whether the injury was caused by Mosqueda or accidental friendly fire. The incident has led to delays for all flights at McAllen Airport. Investigators said that Mosqueda was wearing a tactical gear and believe he had plans to carry out a bigger massacre but was intercepted just in time, which avoided a tragedy. Disturbing photos showed Mosqueda lying dead outside the federal facility. A photo of the door of the building showed the damage from bullets striking the glass. U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed in a statement, "Early this morning, an active shooting took place at Rio Grande Valley Sector Annex. The suspect is deceased. The incident is still under investigation; additional information will be shared as it becomes available." Shooter Found With Michigan License Rodriguez said that Mosqueda was found with a Michigan driver's license. Authorities also located his vehicle, which had a spray-painted message on it. Rodriguez mentioned that the writing appeared to be in Latin. There is no known motive, Rodriguez said. Officials found multiple weapons, including another assault rifle and various rounds of ammunition, inside the vehicle, which was registered with Michigan license plates. Rodriguez said that Mosqueda had been reported missing from a home in Weslaco—about 16 miles west of McAllen—at 4 a.m., shortly before he showed up at the Border Patrol facility and began shooting.
National Post
07-07-2025
- National Post
Man killed after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in Texas
A 27-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities said. Article content Federal agents returned fire at Ryan Louis Mosqueda, who had an assault rifle and was carrying a utility vest, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters Monday morning. Article content Article content The shooting took place at a Border Patrol facility across the street from McAllen International Airport. Article content Article content Law enforcement said they found another rifle and more ammunition. Rodriguez said the man's motive is currently unknown. Article content Article content
Vancouver Sun
07-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Man killed after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in Texas
A 27-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities said. Federal agents returned fire at Ryan Louis Mosqueda, who had an assault rifle and was carrying a utility vest, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters Monday morning. The shooting took place at a Border Patrol facility across the street from McAllen International Airport. Law enforcement said they found another rifle and more ammunition. Rodriguez said the man's motive is currently unknown. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. One officer was injured in the shooting, but Rodriguez said it was unclear if the injury was from shrapnel or a bullet. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect dead after opening fire on entrance of Texas Border Patrol building
A suspect is dead after opening fire at the entrance of the Border Patrol sector annex in McAllen, Texas, on Monday morning, authorities said. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Ryan Louis Mosqueda, fired at the federal building that houses the U.S. Border Patrol offices at the McAllen International Airport, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez said at a news conference. The suspect never made it inside the building but fired "many, many rounds at the building," Rodriguez said. A photo of the door of the building showed the damage from bullets striking the glass. Mosqueda was "neutralized" by Border Patrol agents and local police, according to McAllen police and the Department of Homeland Security. Two officers and a Border Patrol employee were injured, including one officer who was shot in the knee, DHS said. He is expected to be fine, police said. There is no known motive, Rodriguez said. Mosqueda was reported missing from a Weslaco, Texas, address at 4 a.m., police said, adding they don't have more details on the missing person's report. Mosqueda has a Michigan address and arrived in a car with Michigan tags, Rodriguez said. His car had additional weapons and ammunition inside, Rodriguez said. City officials said all flights at McAllen International Airport were delayed following the incident.
