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A federal law enforcement officer in Miami has died after being shot while conducting an exercise as an instructor at a gun range, federal officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced during a press conference Wednesday afternoon that an unnamed officer from its Office of Field Operations was fatally shot earlier in the day during a training practice at a gun range in South Florida. The officer was based at the range as a trainer.
“A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer working at the weapons range was critically injured while on duty and pronounced deceased earlier today. CBP is cooperating with the investigation,” CBP said in a statement provided to media.
The shooting took place at the Trail Glades Shooting Range, approximately 15 miles west of downtown Miami.
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https://twitter.com/IanMargolWPLG/status/1582762839001165831A local WPLG journalist on the scene reported that the shooting was an accident. The officer was taken to a nearby hospital and later died.
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CBP OFO officers inspect goods and people seeking admission at airports, sea ports, and land ports of entry nationwide. Separately, the Border Patrol’s agents work between those land ports of entry, apprehending people who attempt to cross illegally.
