Border Patrol shooting Arizona leaves victim in critical condition

Person Injured in Border Patrol Arizona Shooting
Border Patrol Involved
Federal Investigation Underway

One person was wounded by gunfire in an incident involving the US Border Patrol in southern Pima County, Arizona.

The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near milepost 15 on West Arivaca Road, according to NBC News.

The individual, whose identity has not been released, received initial medical care at the scene from the Santa Rita Fire District and American Medical Response.

Border Patrol Involved in Arizona Shooting

One in critical condition after border patrol officer-involved shooting on Arivaca Road in Pima County, Arizona. — KVOA pic.twitter.com/zZPZVInQ2H

— NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) January 27, 2026

The fire department reported that the victim was airlifted in critical condition to a regional trauma center by medical helicopter.

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At this time, authorities have not clarified the circumstances that led to the shooting.

There has been no report indicating whether any US Border Patrol agents or other law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.

Emergency Response After Border Patrol Incident in Arizona

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🇺🇸 A shooting involving a Border Patrol officer on Arivaca Road in Pima County has left one person in critical condition.

Source: @Breaking911 pic.twitter.com/K4ZTADpMYL

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 27, 2026

Emergency crews from the Santa Rita Fire District responded immediately and coordinated the air transport of the injured person.

In a press release, the fire department stated that patient care was transferred to the helicopter medical team to ensure rapid transport to a trauma-capable hospital.

The incident remains under active investigation by the relevant authorities.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are collaborating on the investigation.

So far, neither agency has released public statements detailing what occurred or providing updates on the case.

The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

National Context and Reactions

BREAKING: Person Shot by Border Patrol in Arizona This Morning, Investigation Ongoing

One person is in critical condition after being shot in an incident involving a U.S. Border Patrol officer early Tuesday morning near milepost 15 on Arivaca Road in southern Pima County,… pic.twitter.com/uBtK2UAGRn

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This shooting occurred three days after US Border Patrol agents killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 24, 2026.

Pretti’s death sparked protests in several US cities and drew criticism toward the Department of Homeland Security, including calls to remove Secretary Kristi Noem.

The incident has intensified scrutiny of federal agents’ use-of-force protocols and how encounters with civilians are handled.

Protests following Pretti’s death have varied in scale, with some cities seeing direct confrontations amid increased federal presence.

Civil rights organizations and activists have called for greater transparency in investigations involving federal agent shootings, as well as a review of training practices and intervention protocols.

Meanwhile, the case in southern Arizona remains under investigation, and authorities are expected to release additional details as the process continues.

Condition of the Injured Person

No further information has been released regarding the injured individual’s identity or current medical status.

Authorities have not indicated whether charges will be filed or whether the incident is connected to a specific Border Patrol operation in the region.

The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected in the coming days.