Tragic Shooting at McAllen Border Patrol Station
Ryan Louis Mosqueda, a 27‑year‑old man, opened fire with an assault rifle outside the U.S. Border Patrol annex in McAllen, Texas. He reportedly arrived in a Michigan‑registered vehicle, unleashed dozens of rounds, and mortally wounded himself when agents returned fire .
Injuries, Investigation, and Immediate Response
In the exchange of gunfire, a McAllen police officer sustained a knee injury and a Border Patrol agent was also wounded. Authorities discovered additional firearms, ammunition, a second long gun, backpacks, and spray‑painted Latin script—possibly reading Cordis Die —on Mosqueda’s vehicle, though its significance remains unclear. Investigators have confirmed Mosqueda was reported missing from nearby Weslaco just an hour earlier, and the FBI has assumed leadership of the ongoing investigation
A Community in Shock, Questions Left Unanswered
This shocking event comes amid heightened concern following recent attacks on DHS facilities. Local passengers were affected as flights were delayed during the lockdown at McAllen airport ([thesun.co.uk][3]). At present, no motive has been confirmed. Authorities describe the act as premeditated, but are still working to determine what drove Mosqueda to carry out the shooting.
