Mexican Cartel Members Open Fire on Border Patrol Agents on The Texas-Mexico Border

United States Border Patrol Agents were involved in a shootout on Monday along the Texas-Mexico Border. Border Patrol Agents were fired upon by suspected cartel members.

The dangerous situation happened on Monday in Fronton, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, at around 1:40 p.m. shots were fired from the Mexican side of the border at agents on the U.S. side of the border.

According to NewsNation, Border Patrol agents took cover once they were fired upon and returned fire while calling for backup. NewsNation also reported that drone footage from the scene showed cartel members fleeing after the exchange of gunfire.

No one was injured in the shootout and an investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made either. According to reports, U.S. agents are working with Mexican authorities.

No one was injured on either side. Department of Homeland Security sources tell NewsNation the cartel members were attempting to smuggle a group across the river, but they did not make it onto U.S. soil.

Cartel activity in the Rio Grande Valley is well documented. Activity in the area in the past has included drug smuggling and human smuggling.

This week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent an additional 400 Texas National Guard Troops to the area.