Suspect shot and critically wounded by Border Patrol in Arizona had assaulted federal officer, FBI claims
The unidentified person was taken to the hospital by helicopter after an alleged attack on a federal officer 
"One person was critically injured Tuesday in Arivaca, Arizona, during a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol after what an FBI spokesperson described as an “alleged assault on a federal officer.”
The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near milepost 15 of West Arivaca Road, said. The individual, who has not been identified, was transported to a hospital in critical condition by the Santa Rita Fire District.
The incident occurred near the U.S.–Mexico border near milepost 15 of West Arivaca Road around 7:30 a.m. The wounded individual was airlifted to a regional trauma center in critical condition. . .
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- Since September, federal immigration officers have shot 12 people amid expanded DHS deportation operations across the country.
Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump told reporters, "I think she's doing a very good job,” when asked if Noem would step down as a result of the violence arising from protesters clashing with federal agents in Minneapolis.
Authorities say the person is in custody and that the Pima County Sheriff’s Department is working with the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection as the investigation continues.
Details about how the shooting began and whether any federal officers were injured have not been released."
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