Killing Of ICE Agent In Mexico Raises Concerns On Mexico's War Against The Drug Cartels

Mexico Shootings: Gunmen Knew They Were Firing At U.S. Agents -- The Daily Mail

Mexican drug gang hitmen knew they were firing at U.S. agents when they shot and killed one, and wounded another, it has emerged.

A U.S. official told the Associated Press that, judging from comments the gunmen made as they opened fire at immigration and customs agents Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila, they knew they were attacking U.S. law enforcement.

He refused to reveal what the gunmen said.

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More News On The Killing Of An ICE Agent

Mexico Killers Knew Men Were From U.S. -- Wall Street Journal
Mexican Gunmen Confronted ICE Agents Before Shooting, Sources Say -- ABC News
U.S. denounces killing of agent in Mexico -- Reuters
Police arrest nine in alleged U.S.-Mexico arms ring -- Reuters
New joint task force to investigate shooting of U.S. agents -- Politico
Who was Jaime Zapata? Hero

Mexican Gunmen Confronted ICE Agents Before Shooting, Sources Say -- ABC News
U.S. denounces killing of agent in Mexico -- Reuters
Police arrest nine in alleged U.S.-Mexico arms ring -- Reuters
New joint task force to investigate shooting of U.S. agents -- Politico
Who was Jaime Zapata? Hero Remembered -- FOX News
ICE Agent's Killing In Mexico: A Wakeup Call To Washington On Border Security And Violence? -- FOX News
Analysis: U.S. has limited options in Mexico's drugs war -- Reuters

My Comment: Another casualty in the long war against drugs. Our prayers are with his family and loved ones.

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