Marine says he fired weapon on Mexican border after being attacked

WASHINGTON — A Marine fired his weapon while on duty along the U.S.-Mexico border in California and reported afterward that he had been attacked inside his vehicle by three people, officials said Friday

John Cornelio, a spokesman for U.S. Northern Command, which oversees the military's mission on the border, said the matter is under investigation. He confirmed that the Marine discharged his weapon but said he could not provide details until the investigation is completed.

Armed Mexican soldiers confronted US soldiers on US soil

Two U.S. soldiers in a remote area of Texas were confronted by Mexican soldiers who thought the Americans had crossed into Mexico, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The Mexican troops reportedly removed a weapon from the American soldier who was armed.

The Associated Press

April 23, 2019

Cornelio said the Marine was at a mobile surveillance camera site near El Centro, California, in the pre-dawn hours of May 29 when the incident took place. Cornelio said there were no reported injuries.

The Marine's name was not released.

The Marine is among about 2,100 active duty troops assigned to support the Border Patrol along the southwest border. Among their major tasks is assisting Border Patrol with vehicle-mounted surveillance cameras.

Trump makes new threat to send US troops to Mexican border

"We are now sending ARMED SOLDIERS to the Border. Mexico is not doing nearly enough in apprehending & returning!" the president said in a tweet.

Joe Gould

April 24, 2019