Immigration & Border Security

Border Patrol-Involved Shooting in Arizona Leaves 1 Person Injured

The FBI said one person was taken into custody following an assault on a federal officer.
Border Patrol-Involved Shooting in Arizona Leaves 1 Person Injured
Border Patrol agents gather near the scene where Border Patrol was involved in a shooting between Amado and Arivaca, Ariz., on Jan. 27, 2026. Rebecca Noble/Reuters
Jill McLaughlin
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The FBI is investigating an assault on a Border Patrol officer that resulted in the shooting of a civilian early Tuesday morning near the U.S.–Mexico border in Arizona.

A Border Patrol helicopter was trying to pull over a vehicle driven by Patrick Gary Schlegel, 34, of Pima County, Ariz., when the shooting occurred, said authorities at a news conference.

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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.