{"id":9758,"date":"2023-05-22T10:12:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T17:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=9758"},"modified":"2023-05-22T10:12:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T17:12:10","slug":"media-statement-supervisor-desmonds-statement-on-shots-fired-at-border-patrol-agents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=9758","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT: Supervisor Desmond&#8217;s Statement on Shots Fired at Border Patrol Agents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"m_3588703235413418577MsoHeader\">I am deeply alarmed by the recent shootings at border patrol agents and other agencies at the border.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_3588703235413418577MsoHeader\">Specifically, a shooting targeting border patrol agents and San Diego Fire and Rescue personnel who were tending to a four-year-old child dropped over the border fence east of the San Ysidro Port of Entry.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_3588703235413418577MsoHeader\">Two days after another incident, Border Patrol agents came under gunfire at the border.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_3588703235413418577MsoHeader\">The Federal Government did not adequately prepare and resource the San Diego Region for the end of Title 42.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_3588703235413418577MsoHeader\">Our border patrol agents&#8217; and first responders&#8217; safety and security are paramount. These incidents highlight issues not adequately addressed for safe and secure borders.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_3588703235413418577MsoHeader\">The brazen attacks on our border patrol agents are a stark reminder of the dangerous conditions our brave law enforcement officers endure to carry out their duties to protect us. I want to thank them for their bravery and commitment will continue to do whatever I can to support their efforts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DesmondBorderShots.pdf\">Desmond Border Shots<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am deeply alarmed by the recent shootings at border patrol agents and other agencies at the border. Specifically, a shooting targeting border patrol agents and San Diego Fire and Rescue personnel who were tending to a four-year-old child dropped over the border fence east of the San Ysidro Port of Entry. 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