A Mexican citizen was fatally shot at a US Border Patrol station in El Paso, Texas, authorities said Tuesday.
US Customs and Border Protection said that the shooting occurred at the Ysleta Border Patrol Station where the victim was detained.
Following the shooting, the Mexican citizen was rushed to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
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It was confirmed that Border Patrol agents were involved in the incident but further circumstances were undisclosed.
The Mexican Consulate said that the victim was found to have pending criminal charges against him while being processed at the station.
The shooting comes days after two migrants were shot when they stopped for water at a reservoir in rural Hudspeth County.
