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PCSD: Human smuggling suspect shot after firing at Border Patrol helicopter, officer [View all]
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities said a human smuggling suspect with a criminal history was shot after firing at a Border Patrol helicopter and agents in Pima County early Tuesday, Jan. 27.
The FBI identified the suspect as Patrick Gary Schlegel, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said he was being pursued by Border Patrol in connection with a previous incident.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the 34-year-old Schlegel, of Sahuarita, was the only person in the vehicle during the incident.
The shooting happened near Arivaca, which is about 60 miles south of Tucson, around 7 a.m.
The FBI identified the suspect as Patrick Gary Schlegel, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said he was being pursued by Border Patrol in connection with a previous incident.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the 34-year-old Schlegel, of Sahuarita, was the only person in the vehicle during the incident.
The shooting happened near Arivaca, which is about 60 miles south of Tucson, around 7 a.m.
https://www.kold.com/2026/01/27/one-critical-following-shooting-arivaca-road/
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