The Union-Tribune
SAN DIEGO, California -- A Border Patrol agent shot and wounded a suspected illegal immigrant Thursday after the man assaulted him with a rock, authorities said.
The agent had gone to check on a seismic detection device in a rugged canyon off Barrett Smith Road near State 94 between the communities of Barrett Junction and Tecate about 6 p.m., sheriff's Lt. Dennis Brugos said.
He came upon two men and tried to take them into custody but they resisted and pelted the agent with rocks and sticks, Brugos said.
Posted by tyne at October 13, 2007