A man was found dead Wednesday at Camp Eagle, the Texas National Guard forward operating base on the outskirts of Eagle Pass, and local police say the investigation is still very much active. Camp personnel reported the discovery, and officers quickly sealed off the area while investigators worked the scene.
Police Work an Active, Tightly Controlled Scene
According to KABB / FOX San Antonio, the Eagle Pass Police Department said officers responded after being contacted by camp personnel. Investigators are still at the scene, and the department has not released the man's name or a possible cause of death.
New Border Base at Center of Operation Lone Star
Camp Eagle is a Texas National Guard forward operating base that opened in May 2024 to support Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star, as detailed by the San Antonio Express-News. Officials say the 80-acre site is designed to keep troops closer to the border and to house roughly 1,800 service members, according to News 4 San Antonio. The base has been a focal point in regional border enforcement planning since it opened last year.
Investigators Tight-Lipped as Probe Continues
Police have not released any additional details about the man's identity or how he died and say they are still processing evidence at the scene, per the department's statement to KABB / FOX San Antonio. Local officials have asked for patience as the inquiry continues and agencies gather more information. Hoodline will update this story as authorities release further details.
