Second agent assaulted in Calexico in one week

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was assaulted by an undocumented immigrant who was caught red-handed crossing the border illegally.

Border Patrol issued a press release Monday afternoon where they say the man was seen entering Calexico near downtown.

When the agent approached the man, the man elbowed the agent on one of his eyes and ran away.

The agent was able to catch up to the man and arrest him after a short scuffle.

The agent suffered a contusion to his left eye, a cut to his left elbow and a possible injury to his left shoulder.

“Our agent thankfully only suffered minor injuries from this assault and was able to gain control of his attacker and make the arrest,” said David S. Kim, Assistant Chief Patrol Agent, “We will not tolerate assaults on our agents by criminals, and will vigorously pursue assault on a federal officer prosecution against anyone who perpetrates such violence.”