Border Patrol agent shooting

BORDER PATROL AGENT SHOOTS MAN AT CIRCLE K IN ALPINE

 

Updated 1:20 p.m.

May 3, 2010 (Alpine) – An off-duty Border Patrol Agent was reportedly pumping gas at a Circle K Station in Alpine last night when he was approached by a man who made threatening and challenging statements. The agent, who was dressed in civilian attire, displayed his badge and pointed a handgun at the still approaching subject, according to a preliminary Sheriff's report.


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