KOLD News 13Border Patrol agent fatally shoots illegal immigrant
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DOUGLAS, AZ (KOLD) - A Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man just outside Douglas Monday morning.
The suspected illegal immigrant died in a helicopter while in route to a Tucson hospital.
It happened when-- according to a Border Patrol release-- agents lost track of three suspected immigrants in an area known as Bay Acres.
Agents eventually tracked one illegal immigrant hiding under a tree after receiving a tip and using a trained K9.
Officials say the suspect refused to come out from under the tree and began throwing rocks. The rocks struck both the agent and his K9, officials said.
A foot chase involving several agents began when the illegal immigrant fled the area. Officials say he started 'aggressively' throwing rocks and refused to stop.
One agent fired two shots.
Agents gave the suspect first aid while waiting for a medical helicopter. The 28-year-old illegal immigrant died while in route to a Tucson hospital.
One agent went to a hospital for treatment for injuries. The K9 also saw the vet for injuries.
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