One federal agent was killed and another is in critical condition following a shooting on an Amtrak train in Tucson, Arizona. The shooting broke out as the agents were searching for guns and drugs.
Officials said the violence started as a confrontation on the train between two DEA agents and a suspect.
The officer backed off the train and ran for his life as the gunman fired at him. The shootout continued, with bullets ricocheting around Tucson's downtown train depot. Special Agent in Charge Sherry Oz said that in addition to the agent that died and the agent in critical condition, a task force officer is also in stable condition.
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