A Border Patrol agent working at the U.S.-Canada border in New Hampshire allegedly shot an armed suspect on Sunday after the suspect allegedly opened fire.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott issued a statement to the NH Journal and other outlets, saying that the incident took place at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Sunday near the Pittsburg, NH, Port of Entry at the Canadian border.
According to Scott, an armed suspect opened fire on the Border Patrol agent, who then returned fire, hitting the suspect.
“Initial reports indicate that the subject opened fire on the agent at which time the agent returned fire. The agent was uninjured. The subject was hit, received medical attention, and transported to the hospital where the subject is currently receiving treatment,” said Scott.
It does not appear that the Border Patrol agent was injured during the incident.
The FBI corroborated Scott’s statement and said that its Evidence Response Team is gathering evidence from the scene.
New Hampshire U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan’s office is also reportedly investigating the incident.
NH House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) issued his own statement, expressing support for Border Patrol agents.
“The men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection stand on the front lines every day, confronting real danger so our communities don’t have to and so we don’t have to see the same mobs and mayhem other states and cities are experiencing,” he said.
“They operate in volatile, unpredictable environments with professionalism and restraint. They deserve gratitude, and the benefit of the doubt, not reflexive suspicion fueled by half-brained headlines and Democrat talking points,” he added.
The FBI said that it will not be releasing more information at this time, as it is part of an ongoing investigation.
The names of the Border Patrol Agent and the suspect, as well as the suspect’s nationality, have not been released.
