Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez

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United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez | United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez | United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. GovernmentBorder Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez | United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. GovernmentBorder Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez | United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez

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

End of Watch Sunday, November 19, 2017

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Rogelio Martinez

Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez was killed in the line of duty while he and his partner were on patrol near mile marker 152 on I-10, in the area of Van Horn, Texas.

They were patrolling in rugged terrain when both agents suffered serious injuries. Agent Martinez's partner was able to notify dispatchers and requested assistance. Responding units and rescue personnel transported them to a hospital where Agent Martinez succumbed to his wounds.

Several federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are investigating the cause of Agent Martinez's death.

Agent Martinez had served with the United States Border Patrol for four years and was assigned to the Big Bend Sector. He is survived by his son and fiancee.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Unidentified
  • Location Texas
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