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BREAKING: Border Patrol Agent Shoots Suspect in CRITICAL Condition Near Arizona Border

Gary FranchiJanuary 27, 2026204 views
BREAKING: Border Patrol Agent Shoots Suspect in CRITICAL Condition Near Arizona Border
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A person is fighting for their life after being shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent near the Arizona-Mexico border on Tuesday, marking another deadly serious incident as President Trump's mass deportation machine kicks into high gear just one week into his second term.

The shooting occurred in Arivaca, Arizona, a small town located just 10 miles from the Mexican border where illegal crossings have plagued local communities for decades. Officials confirmed the suspect remains in critical condition, though details about what led to the confrontation remain scarce.

This incident comes as Border Patrol agents are operating under President Trump's renewed "zero tolerance" immigration enforcement policies, giving our border heroes the backing they need to finally secure America's southern frontier after four years of the Biden border disaster.

Trump's Border Crackdown Already Showing Results

While the mainstream media will undoubtedly spin this story to attack our brave Border Patrol agents, the reality is simple: when you finally empower law enforcement to do their jobs, criminals think twice about invading our country.

Under the Trump-Vance administration, Border Patrol agents no longer have to operate with one hand tied behind their backs. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has made it crystal clear that America's borders will be respected and defended.

The Tucson Police Department is assisting with the investigation, but early reports suggest this was a justified use of force by an agent protecting our border and potentially his own life.

Patriots across Arizona have been demanding action on border security for years, watching their communities overrun by drug smugglers, human traffickers, and other criminal elements that the Biden regime welcomed with open arms.

This is exactly why 75 million Americans voted to put Trump back in the White House – to restore law and order to our borders and give our Border Patrol the support they deserve.

How many more dangerous confrontations could have been prevented if we had secured our border years ago instead of rolling out the red carpet for every criminal who wanted to waltz into America?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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VeteranDadVerified3 days ago
My nephew is Border Patrol in Texas sector. The stories he tells about what they face every shift would shock most Americans. Hope this agent gets full support.
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BackTheBlueVerified3 days ago
Finally some action at the border!
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PatriotMike2024Verified3 days ago
Our Border Patrol agents are doing their job under impossible circumstances. Prayers for the agent involved - these split-second decisions aren't easy.
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TexasStrongVerified3 days ago
Absolutely right. These agents put their lives on the line every day while politicians play games.
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BorderStateRealityVerified3 days ago
The media will probably spin this against the agent somehow. These men and women are heroes protecting our sovereignty while being undermined by their own government.
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TruthTellerVerified2 days ago
You know they will. Always blame the agent first, ask questions later.
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ProudAmericanVerified2 days ago
Praying for the agent's safety and mental wellbeing. These situations take a toll even when you're doing your job correctly.
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ArizonaResident47Verified2 days ago
I live about 30 miles from the border and see the constant stream of smuggling activity. What was the suspect doing that escalated to this point?
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SecureBordersVerified2 days ago
This is what happens when we don't have proper border security measures in place. Our agents shouldn't be put in these dangerous situations daily.
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ConservativeVoterVerified1 days ago
Exactly. We need physical barriers and more resources, not just brave agents facing impossible odds.
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LawAndOrder2024Verified1 days ago
Need more details about what led to the shooting. Was the suspect armed or threatening the agent?