El 10 de marzo de 2021, un hombre adulto bajo la custodia de la Patrulla Fronteriza de los Estados Unidos en Eagle Pass, TX, comenzó a mostrar signos de angustia médica. Los agentes pidieron servicios médicos de emergencia y prestaron ayuda. Poco después, el hombre falleció. El evento está siendo investigado actualmente por Eagle Pass, el Departamento de Policía de Texas y la Oficina de Responsabilidad Profesional de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. Se proporcionará información adicional a medida que esté disponible.

CBP Statement on Death in Custody

U.S. Customs and Border Protection report the in-custody death of a male Wednesday afternoon.

On March 10, 2021, an adult male in United States Border Patrol custody in Eagle Pass, TX, began to exhibit signs of medical distress. Agents called for Emergency Medical Services and rendered aid. Shortly after, the man passed away. The event is currently being investigated by the Eagle Pass, Texas Police Department and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Professional Responsibility. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.