Border agent returns to duty after killing of illegal immigrant

By Jonathan Clark

Herald/Review

BISBEE — A Border Patrol agent who shot and killed an illegal Mexican immigrant near Naco last month has returned to work while local prosecutors determine whether to file criminal charges against him.

Jesus Rodriguez, spokesman at the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector headquarters, confirmed Monday that the agent had returned to full-duty service at the agency’s Naco station, though he could not say what date he was reinstated or what duty he is performing.

“He may not be in the field, they may have him doing some stuff within the station,” Rodriguez said. “He is back to full duty, though, so he is carrying a weapon.”