Illegal Alien Pulls Gun on Border Patrol Agent

Illegal Alien Pulls Gun on Border Patrol Agent
File photo showing a U.S. Border Patrol agent patting down a man who crossed the Rio Grande illegally, in Hidalgo County, Texas, May 26, 2017. Benjamin Chasteen/The Epoch Times
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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A Mexican national who allegedly pointed a loaded firearm at a border patrol agent was arrested and faces charges, including assault on a federal officer—a felony.

Hector Rodriguez-Chavez, 57, allegedly pointed a loaded pistol at a U.S. Border Patrol agent and fought to maintain control of the weapon until he was subdued with a Taser.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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