Border Patrol Agent Killed In Texas: $20K Reward For Suspect Info

VAN HORN, TX — A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of a border patrol agent in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday.

The slain agent, identified as Rogelio Martinez, and his partner were responding to activity while on patrol near Interstate 10 when Martinez's partner reported that they were both injured and in need of assistance, the border patrol said.

Both agents were transported to a local hospital, where Martinez died from his injuries, the CBP said on Sunday. His partner remains in the hospital in critical condition.

Brandon Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council, told The Washington Post Martinez died of blunt force trauma to the head. Judd said he was told by several agents that it was a grisly scene.

"We believe he was struck in the head with rocks, or multiple rocks," Judd told the Post.

Judd said there was no appearance that either agent went for their gun and a spokesperson for the FBI's bureau in El Paso told the San Antonio Express News that the agents were not fired upon.

Trump tweeted on Sunday that authorities would bring to justice those responsible. He also renewed calls for building a wall.

"Border Patrol Officer killed at Southern Border, another badly hurt," Trump said. "We will seek out and bring to justice those responsible. We will, and must, build the Wall!"

Anyone with information can provide anonymous tips through the crime stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477) or by testing "DPS" followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tips can also be submitted online.

“We owe a great deal of gratitude to the brave men and women of the United States Border Patrol who serve every day to protect our homeland,” Abbott said in a statement. “Cecilia and I offer our deepest condolences to the families of the agents killed and seriously injured in this attack. As authorities continue their investigation, it is important that they receive any and all information to help apprehend and deliver swift justice to those responsible.”

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