Border agents in Texas attacked from within Mexican territory
Posted on 01/29/25 at 07:57
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirmed that Border Patrol agents were shot at from the Mexican side of the border.
The incident occurred on Monday at Frontón Island, a disputed area located on the Rio Grande.
Lieutenant Olivarez of the DPS reported that the shots originated from Mexico, according to NEWS4 SAN ANTONIO.
Alleged cartel gunmen reportedly opened fire on border agents while a group of migrants attempted to cross the river.
BORDER PATROL AGENTS SHOT AT FROM MEXICO
According to journalist Bill Melugin, who reported the situation on the social network X (formerly known as Twitter), the U.S. Border Patrol agents who were shot at returned fire.
Melugin detailed that despite the exchange of gunfire, there were no injuries on either side or among the migrants involved.
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However, the group attempted to cross the Rio Grande but was unsuccessful.
«They told me that BP responded to the fire, but the shots from both sides did not injure anyone,» Melugin stated.
A Clash without Casualties
Breaking: Per Multiple Law Enforcement Sources, Within The Last Hour, Border Patrol Agents Near Fronton, Tx were Fired Upon from MX By Suspected Cartel Gunmen As a Group of Illegal Aliens Were Being Bought Across The River. I’M TOLD BP RETURNED FIRE, Nobody Hit On Either Side…
– Bill Melugin (@billmelugin_) January 27, 2025
The Texas DPS reported that, following the shots from Mexico, it deployed a drone to monitor the area and confirmed the presence of Mexican military assets on the other side of the river.
This measure is part of the efforts to maintain border security and prevent new incidents.
«They tell me that DPS is now patrolling the area and has a drone in the air.»
«And can see Mexican military assets now stationed across the river,» the journalist highlighted.
Frontón Island: A Territory in Dispute
#BREAKING: Suspected Mexican cartel gunmen have begun shooting at Border Patrol agents as a group of illegal aliens were being brought across the river
Currently, Border Patrol agents near Fronton, Texas, are on high alert after coming under fire from … pic.twitter.com/nofvxyrjka
– R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 27, 2025
Frontón Island, located on the Rio Grande, has been the subject of conflicting claims by Texas and Mexico, heightening tensions in the area.
Recently, Texas completed Operation Flat Top, a project aimed at clearing the island and installing barbed wire, News4 San Antonio.
Texas authorities argued that the cartel used this territory as a strategic point to facilitate migrant crossings.
The Texas DPS maintains active surveillance in the region, aiming to protect border agents and reinforce security measures against possible attacks.
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