Border Patrol Agent Isaac Morales

Border Patrol Agent Isaac Morales

United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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Isaac Morales

Border Patrol Agent Isaac Morales succumbed to wounds sustained four days earlier when he was stabbed in an unprovoked attack in El Paso, Texas, while off duty.

Agent Morales and several friends were walking to their cars in the 12000 block of Tierre Este when they were confronted by the subject. Agent Morales identified himself as a United States Border Patrol agent in an attempt to diffuse the situation. The man then attacked him with a knife and stabbed him in the eye.

Despite the wound, Agent Morales chased the subject with several witnesses. The man was subdued by citizens and taken into custody by responding officers.

Agent Morales was transported to a local hospital, where he remained in critical condition until passing away on May 24th, 2017.

The suspect was tried for murder. The first trial ended in a mistrial, and the second trial resulted in acquittal.

Agent Morales had served with the United States Border Patrol for eight years and was assigned to the Ysleta Border Patrol Station.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Stabbed
  • Location Texas
  • Incident Date Saturday, May 20, 2017
  • Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
  • Offender Acquitted

off duty

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