Yuma Sector remembers Border Patrol agent killed in the line of duty 18 years ago

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Monday marked the 18th anniversary of a U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in the line of duty.

Border Patrol Yuma Sector posted to social media saying on January 19, 2008, Agent Luis Aguilar was killed while attempting to stop a suspected smuggler in the Imperial Sand Dunes.

Authorities say Agent Aguilar was deploying a tire deflation device when the suspect intentionally hit him.

Despite life-saving efforts, Aguilar died at the scene.

Aguilar began his career with the U.S. Border Patrol back in 2002. He was 32-years-old, and is survived by his wife, two children, his parents and brother.