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Man killed after opening fire on Texas border patrol station

July 8, 2025

A 27-year-old man identified as Ryan Lewis Mosqueda was fatally shot by police after attacking a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas on Monday morning. The assailant, wearing tactical gear and armed with a rifle, fired numerous rounds at the building, injuring three people including a police officer who was shot in the knee. Mosqueda, who had no known criminal record and ties to Michigan, had spray-painted "Cordis Die" (a phrase from the Call of Duty video game) on his vehicle, though authorities have not yet determined a motive for the attack.

Who is affected

  • Three injured individuals (two officers and a border patrol employee)
  • The 10-year veteran McAllen Police Department officer shot in the knee
  • US Border Patrol personnel at the McAllen sector annex
  • Local community near the McAllen facility
  • The deceased suspect, Ryan Lewis Mosqueda
  • Airport travelers and local traffic affected by temporary closures

What action is being taken

  • The FBI has taken over the investigation of the shooting
  • Police are investigating the suspect's background and possible motives
  • Injured individuals are receiving hospital treatment
  • Authorities are examining the weapons and ammunition found in the suspect's vehicle
  • Law enforcement is working to determine connections between the suspect's actions and the "Cordis Die" phrase painted on his vehicle

Why it matters

  • The incident represents a direct attack on federal law enforcement personnel and facilities
  • It raises concerns about security at border facilities and the safety of law enforcement officers
  • The attack highlights potential tensions surrounding immigration enforcement policies
  • The suspect's possible connection to video game references ("Cordis Die") introduces questions about cultural influences on violent behavior
  • The incident has prompted political discourse about rhetoric directed at immigration agencies, with Border Tsar Tom Homan connecting critical political language to potential violence

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: BBC

Man killed after opening fire on Texas border patrol station