CBP: Agent stabbed by an undocumented immigrant near Nogales

CBP said the suspect was shot and killed after attacking the agent

(KYMA, KECY) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said one of their agents was attacked and stabbed multiple times while patrolling near Nogales, Ariz.

It said the incident happened Monday evening.

According to CBP, the agent attempted to arrest a group of undocumented immigrants but was stabbed multiple times by one of the individuals in the group.

Earlier tonight a Tucson Sector #BorderPatrol Agent was attacked and stabbed multiple times while on patrol near Nogales. Details here. pic.twitter.com/oQEM5XgvNz

— Roy D. Villareal (@USBPChiefTCA) September 22, 2020

The agent shot and killed the suspect.

Paramedics then flew the agent to a local hospital.

Senator Martha McSally tweeted Tuesday morning, "Last night’s stabbing of a border patrol agent in AZ is a stark reminder that these agents put their lives on the line everyday to keep our nation safe. I am praying for a full recovery."

The Federal Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate.