Staff Reports
A recent incident at the Texas border has sparked an investigation by state authorities after an Indiana National Guardsman allegedly fired at a man who was attacking two migrants with a knife. The chaos unfolded in the Ysleta area of the El Paso sector, as part of Operation Lone Star, a border security mission led by Texas.
Reports indicate that the guardsman took action to protect other migrants after witnessing the stabbing. In the midst of escalating illegal immigration and soaring asylum seeker claims, Republican governors continue to criticize the Biden administration for its failure to secure the border. The ongoing influx of migrants crossing into the country has prompted state troopers and national guardsmen to stand on the frontlines of border security duties.
#BREAKING An Indiana National Guard soldier deployed to Texas under Operation Lonestar shoots an illegal immigrant who stabbed two others with a knife in the Ysleta area of the El Paso sector—According to the internal bulletin obtained from DHS sources, the man ran back into… pic.twitter.com/KvvRUonynC
— Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV) April 15, 2024
As the situation unfolds, the wounded migrants are said to be in stable condition, although the whereabouts and the condition of the alleged stabbing suspect remain uncertain, as he fled back to Mexico following the altercation. This is a developing story, and concerns from officials about the dangers faced by agents in the field are being taken seriously.
Years of record-setting migrant apprehensions and asylum seeker claims have left the southern border in a state of turmoil, and this recent incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those on the frontlines of border security efforts.
The scribes at Breitbart Texas continue to monitor this developing story, and further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds. The collaboration between state and federal authorities to address the complexities of border security highlights the complexities and volatility of the situation.
