By Steve Neavling
A Border Patrol agent working in Texas died in the line of duty on Wednesday, The Washington Examiner reports.
The agent was identified as Jorge Maldonado, who was a supervisor based out of Eagle Pass.
The death was also confirmed by U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, and a private Facebook post.
The circumstances surrounding Moldonado’s death weren’t clear as of Thursday morning. CBP has yet to release information.
But it appears Maldonado died as a result of a heat-related health incident, not an attack, according to two agents.
Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna died in a helicopter crash in March.
