Crime
27-year-old Ryan Louis Mosqueda Killed After Opening Fire Outside Border Patrol Annex in McAllen
McAllen, TX — A suspect was fatally shot after opening fire outside the U.S. Border Patrol sector annex at the McAllen International Airport on Monday morning, according to local and federal authorities.
The gunman, identified as 27-year-old Ryan Louis Mosqueda, began shooting at the federal facility shortly after 5 a.m. Mosqueda never gained entry into the building but discharged “many, many rounds,” striking the entrance multiple times, said McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez during a press briefing.
Photos from the scene showed significant bullet damage to the building’s glass entrance. Border Patrol agents and local police returned fire, fatally striking Mosqueda outside the facility.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), two officers and one Border Patrol employee sustained injuries during the incident, including one officer who was shot in the knee.
All are expected to recover.
Authorities have not identified a motive for the attack.
Mosqueda, who had a listed address in Michigan, was reportedly missing from a residence in Weslaco, Texas—about 20 miles from the scene—as of 4 a.m. Monday morning.
Roughly an hour later, he appeared at the annex and opened fire.
His vehicle, bearing Michigan plates, was found at the scene and contained additional weapons and ammunition, Chief Rodriguez said.
The words “Cordis Die,” a reference to a fictional terrorist group in the video game franchise Call of Duty, were found written on the side of his vehicle.
Due to the shooting, all flights at McAllen International Airport were temporarily delayed.
Authorities emphasized that there is currently no ongoing threat to the public.
The FBI has now taken over the investigation.
Further details regarding the missing person report, including who filed it and under what circumstances, have not yet been released.
Crime
Active Shooter Reported at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield After Vehicle Crashes Into Building and Sparks Fire
Authorities are responding to a major security incident involving reports of an active shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on Thursday afternoon.
According to initial reports from law enforcement and emergency alerts, the incident began when a vehicle reportedly crashed into the synagogue building, sparking a fire and producing visible smoke at the scene.
Witness reports and early information from authorities indicate that gunshots were fired following the crash, prompting an immediate and large-scale response from local and state law enforcement agencies.
An emergency alert issued by the Farmington Hills Police Department warned of an active shooter situation in the area, while the West Bloomfield Police Department confirmed officers were actively responding to the incident.
Officials said the alert applies to the surrounding area near Temple Israel, located at 5725 Walnut Lake Road, and residents have been urged to avoid the area and shelter in place while authorities work to secure the scene.
In a statement, the Jewish Federation of Detroit confirmed there is an active security incident at Temple Israel, adding that Jewish community organizations across the region have been placed on precautionary lockdown as a safety measure.
Authorities also instructed nearby schools and houses of worship to shelter in place until the situation is resolved.
A large law enforcement response is currently underway, with multiple agencies assisting at the scene, including:
- Michigan State Police
- West Bloomfield Police Department
- Farmington Hills Police Department
- Clawson Police Department
- Auburn Hills Police Department
- Birmingham Police Department
- Pleasant Ridge Police Department
Officials are asking the public to stay clear of the area to allow emergency personnel to safely manage the situation.
The incident remains active and under investigation, and authorities say additional details will be released as they become available.