A man was killed Thursday in an officer-involved shooting involving a U.S. Border Patrol agent near the Midway area of Starr County, authorities said. County deputies and state troopers secured the Rio Grande between Rio Grande City and Roma for the investigation. Officials have not released the man’s identity or details of the shooting.
Officials confirm shooting, Rangers take the lead
The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the shooting and said the Texas Rangers are leading the investigation. “During the incident, one suspect was shot and later pronounced dead at Starr County Memorial Hospital,” DPS spokesman Chris Olivarez posted on X, according to News 4 San Antonio.
What happened along Midway Road
The Starr County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. Thursday on Midway Road near the riverbank. Border Patrol agents were “involved in a struggle prior to the shooting,” and authorities urged the public to avoid the area while the scene was secured, KRGV reported.
A border hot spot already on law enforcement’s radar
The Midway area along the Rio Grande sees frequent smuggling and enforcement operations, which can complicate officer responses in fast-moving situations. Earlier this year, federal and state searches in the area found cash, firearms, and surveillance equipment, highlighting cross-border risks, KRGV reported.
Olivarez told reporters the investigation remains “active and ongoing,” and no additional information was immediately available, according to News 4 San Antonio. Authorities asked anyone with information to contact the Starr County Sheriff’s Office. Updates will follow as more details emerge
