This Monday, July 7, 2025, a gunman identified as Ryan Louis Mosqueda, 27, stormed the Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, and opened fire with a long gun. The attack occurred shortly before 6:00 a.m. and triggered an immediate law enforcement response, which culminated in the attacker’s death at the scene.
The incident, described as “extremely dangerous,” left no federal agents injured. However, a McAllen Police Department officer, Ismael Garcia, was wounded in the knee and was transported to a local hospital. According to official sources, his condition is stable.
Who was the attacker?
Authorities identified the assailant as Ryan Louis Mosqueda.
Although his most recent address placed him in the state of Michigan, he was also linked to a residence in Weslaco, Texas.
Authorities are still investigating his motives, as no links to criminal or terrorist organizations have been confirmed so far.
During the inspection of his vehicle, police found several additional weapons.
Among them another assault rifle, suggesting a possible intent to cause further damage to Border Patrol facilities.
Increased security and affected flights
El incidente no dejó agentes federales heridos
Due to the proximity of the Border Patrol headquarters to the McAllen International Airport(MFE), authorities decided to delay all flights as a precautionary security measure.
This decision affected hundreds of passengers, although flights were gradually resumed during the afternoon of the same Monday.
FBI takes over the investigation
The case is being investigated directly by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
At a press conference, McAllen Police spokesman John Saenz said the scene remains secured.
More findings are not ruled out in the coming hours, without going into specific details at this time.
This incident underscores the need to reinforce security at federal facilities, especially at the southern border, where immigration activities, federal operations and air traffic converge.
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