An unidentified person was shot and injured in a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona about 10 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, leaving the person in critical condition, according to local authorities.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department shared that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requested it to “lead the use-of-force investigation involving the agent” in Arivaca, an unincorporated neighborhood.
“We ask the community to remain patient and understanding as this investigation moves forward,” the department said in a statement. "PCSD will thoroughly examine all aspects of the incident, however, these investigations are complex and require time."
According to a press release, crews from the Santa Rita Fire Department and American Medical Response provided medical assistance at the site.
The fire department confirmed that the person was shot in southern Pima County around milepost 15 of West Arivaca Road at around 7:30 a.m.
"Patient care was transferred to a local medical helicopter for rapid transport to a regional trauma center," the fire department clarified. "The incident remains under active investigation by law enforcement agencies."
The FBI disclosed that it was “investigating an alleged assault on a federal officer” when asked for details on the shooting by The Associated Press.
An FBI spokesperson has also confirmed that the unidentified individual was taken into custody while affirming that "no further information will be provided.”
According to The Associated Press, the region is a common route for drug traffickers and migrants who cross the border illegally.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have not commented on the situation.
Sheriff Chris Nanos has previously stated that his department will not implement federal immigration law amid the Trump administration’s immigration surge, affirming that he’ll utilize his resources to prioritize local crime and other public safety concerns.
Federal immigration officers have shot 12 individuals since September 2025, throughout DHS’s increased immigration crackdowns across the country.
