Arizona Border Patrol shooting: One critical after being shot by CBP agents on Arivaca Road

One person is critical after a Border Patrol agent-involved shooting on Arivaca Road in Arizona’s Pima County; circumstances remain unclear, victim in custody.

Updated on: Jan 28, 2026, 24:36:55 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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One person is critical after being shot by a Border Patrol agent in Arizona's Pima County on Tuesday. The shooting happened around 7:30 a.m. on Arivaca Road, the Santa Rita Fire Department confirmed.

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The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear, per local broadcaster KVOA. The outlet confirmed citing officials that the shooting involved an agent with the Border Patrol.

The victim has been taken into custody and is currently critical.

There is a msssive presence of local law enformcement and Border Patrol agents at the scene of the shoting, per reports.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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