Border Patrol Shooting Sparks Division

Reactions are pouring in after a shooting involving federal agents occurred near the U.S.-Mexico border, inciting significant criticism from some left-leaning groups. However, the sister of the individual shot, Patrick Gary Schlegel, asserts he is “not a victim.”

Details were scarce initially following the incident, which took place about 16 miles from the border early Tuesday morning. The 34-year-old Schlegel was shot around 7:30 a.m. and remains in serious but stable condition.

In a statement, his sister, Amber Schlegel, expressed a lack of surprise regarding her brother’s ongoing illegal activities, adding, “I wasn’t surprised to hear that he went back to illegal activities, but I was surprised to hear that he actually fired at federal officers.” She firmly asserted, “He’s not a victim. He’s a violent person. That’s what he’s always been.”

Reports indicate that Schlegel was stopped while driving with an active warrant for human trafficking. Two men jumped out of the vehicle as he attempted to evade the authorities. He reportedly fired shots at a police helicopter before being shot himself, sustaining wounds to his leg and head.

Amber disclosed that she had previously sought a protection order against him due to threats he had made in the past. “He’s where he’s supposed to be,” she remarked, suggesting that regardless of his recovery, he should be incarcerated for a lengthy time.

In Schlegel’s possession, police found a .45 caliber handgun and a cell phone. Furthermore, individuals who were in the truck with him claimed to have paid Schlegel substantial sums—$8,000 and $14,000, respectively—for crossing the border.

In addition to the charges related to this incident, Schlegel has a long criminal history and was already wanted on a federal arrest warrant linked to a smuggling conviction.