Details of the deadly encounter in the mountains north of Douglas Saturday night have not been released.
Edward Celaya A migrant has died after an encounter with a Border Patrol agent in a rugged mountain area about 30 miles north of Douglas, officials say. $ { var messages=[ { 'title': 'Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson.', 'msg': 'A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community.
A Sheriff's Department news release initially said the migrant had been 'fatally wounded' by the agent, but it was replaced with a news release saying the death 'involved' an agent. The Border Patrol has yet to provide any details. Several agencies are involved in investigating the incident, including the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection and the Sheriff's Department.Tags Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion
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