Ryan Louis Mosqueda, 27, of Michigan, was identified as the shooter who opened fire on Border Patrol agents outside a federal building in McAllen, Texas, on Monday. Mosqueda, armed with tactical gear and a rifle, was killed by agents returning fire. One responding officer was injured and is in stable condition. The motive is unknown, but law enforcement believes the attack was a purposeful ambush.
Shooter who opened fire on Border Patrol agents in South Texas identified by police chief
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Ryan Louis Mosqueda, 27, of Michigan, was identified as the shooter who opened fire on Border Patrol agents outside a federal building in McAllen, Texas, on Monday. Mosqueda, armed with tactical gear and a rifle, was killed by agents returning fire. One responding officer was injured and is in stable condition. The motive is unknown, but law enforcement believes the attack was a purposeful ambush.
Trending- 1 Approximately 5:53 a.m. Monday (July 7, 2025): McAllen police received calls of shots being heard near a local Border Patrol facility.
- 2 Monday (July 7, 2025): Ryan Louis Mosqueda opened fire on Border Patrol agents and was killed by agents returning fire.
- 3 Monday (July 7, 2025): McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez identified the suspected shooter in a press conference.
- Death of the suspected shooter
- Injury to one Border Patrol officer and two other DHS employees
- Ongoing investigation into the motive of the attack
- Increased security concerns for federal law enforcement agents
What: A shooter, Ryan Louis Mosqueda, opened fire on Border Patrol agents outside a federal building, resulting in one officer being injured and the shooter being killed by return fire.
When: Monday (July 7, 2025), approximately 5:53 a.m.
Where: Border Patrol annex facility near the McAllen International Airport in McAllen, Rio Grande Valley, South Texas.
Why: The motive for the shooting is currently unknown, but law enforcement believes it was a purposeful ambush targeting Border Patrol officials.
How: Ryan Louis Mosqueda, armed with tactical gear and a rifle, arrived at the facility in a vehicle with Michigan plates and began firing 'many, many dozens of rounds' at the building. Agents returned fire, killing the suspect.