Prior to the shooting, the victim reportedly called Border Patrol because there were multiple migrants who had trespassed into his yard, and he wanted assistance getting them out of his property.
They said the incident is under review by Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility. But they haven’t released any additional information.Meneger’s Dam community"Nation member Raymond Mattia lost his life in the incident. Our hearts go out to his family and all those impacted during this difficult time," Norris said.
Tucson TV station KVOA reported that Mattia had called Border Patrol because there were multiple migrants who had trespassed into his yard, and he wanted assistance getting them out of his property.According to KVOA, Mattia’s family told them that he went outside when he saw the agents, and he was shot for an unknown reason.
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