Texas shooting: Active shooter killed after ambushing US Border Patrol agents, chilling picture surfaces

A shooter in tactical gear was killed after ambushing US Border Patrol agents in McAllen, Texas. The FBI is investigating the incident.

Updated on: Jul 7, 2025, 21:32:38 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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A shooter armed with rifle and tactical gear was shot and killed after he ambushed US Border Patrol agents in Texas Monday morning, as per reporters.

A rifle-wielding shooter was killed after ambushing US Border Patrol agents in McAllen, Texas. (X@officer_Lew)

According to reports, the unnamed shooter plotted the assault on Border Patrol officers working at the Rio Grande Valley annex.

Police shot back at the gunman, who is now dead, as per Fox News.

“This morning an individual opened fired at the entrance of the United States Border Patrol sector annex in McAllen, Texas. Both Border Patrol agents and local police helped neutralize the shooter,” the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News in a statement. “This is an ongoing investigation led by the FBI. More information will be shared as it becomes available.”

According to Bill Melugin, Fox News correspondent, no federal agents were hurt in the assault.

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Flights at McAllen International Airport delayed

Following the shooting, all flights at McAllen International Airport were delayed, according to the City of McAllen.

“Due to off-airport safety concerns, vehicles and passengers will not be permitted to enter the terminal or parking lot. Access will remain restricted until further notice,” the city wrote in a Facebook post.

“An update will be issued once it is deemed safe to reopen the airport. For the latest flight information, travelers should contact their airline directly,” it added.

The Border Patrol post is located close to the airport, and La Plaza Mall, one of the busiest shopping malls in the area.

The limitations will not be lifted until authorities declare it safe to resume airport operations. Officials are recommending that individuals watch the airlines' social media posts and get in touch with them directly for updates.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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