Ryan Louis Mosqueda is a Texas native who was recently identified as the shooter that opened fire at US Border Patrol agents; find out more below
The shocking incident took place early Monday morning in McAllen, Texas, near the international airport.
Who is Ryan Luis Mosqueda, US Border Patrol agents McAllen, Texas shooting shooter suspect, bio, age, nationality and ethnicity
Hispanic in tactical gear ambushed Border Patrol officers with a rifle. Officers killed Ryan Louis Mosqueda, so we probably won't learn much more about him. How many more of our internal enemies will take up arms? pic.twitter.com/AUlLdoONQh
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Ryan Louis Mosqueda of Michigan, 27, opened fire at the Border Patrol annex in McAllen, TX, shooting dozens of rounds while wearing tactical gear and armed with a rifle. Mosqueda was neutralized on scene.
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According to authorities, Mosqueda opened fire on the facility and their agents before fatally getting shot by law enforcement.
Ryan Louis Mosqueda, 27, armed with an assault rifle, tactical vest, and additional rifles and ammunition, launched an early-morning attack on the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol annex as agents arrived for work, firing at the entrance of the building.
Multiple Border Patrol agents and McAllen police officers returned fire, killing Mosqueda at the scene and two officers and a Border Patrol agent were injured and one McAllen officer, Ismail Garcia, a 10 year department veteran sustained a knee injury, possibly from a bullet or shrapnel. Mosqueda was missing from Weslaco and driving a white two door sedan that had Latin letters painted with Michigan plates and his motive remains under investigation by the FBI.
Around 2:30 a.m., Mosqueda’s father was stopped by Weslaco police and told officers he was searching for his son, who had psychological issues and was armed.
Ryan Louis Mosqueda identified as Texas Shooter
Officials have reportedly identified Ryan Louis Mosqueda as the main shooter at the US Border Patrol officers. Ryan reportedly arrived at the building and opened fire at various federal agents. According to reports, he was reported missing from Weslaco, Texas, just hours before the attack. Ryan reportedly drove into McAllen in a vehicle with Michigan license plates at around 6 a.m. In response to the shooting, authorities from both McAllen Police and the Department of Homeland Security quickly responded and arrived at the scene before fatally shooting Mosqueda.
Reason behind the shooting
As of now, officials haven’t discovered the exact motive behind Mosqueda’s attack. According to McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez, Mosqueda had more ammunition and additional weapons in his car, which suggests that he may have been planning on a more extensive assault. The FBI has also launched a full investigation in order to determine what drove him to carry out the shooting.
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Active Shooter Killed in Ambush at Border Patrol Facility⁰July 7, 2025⁰McAllen, TexasFacts:⁰On July 7, 2025, at 5:45 a.m., Ryan Louis Mosqueda, 27, ambushed Border… pic.twitter.com/VbQyuhiLId
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A fatal shooting incident recently took place at the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol sector annex, located near the McAllen International Airport. According to eyewitness reports, Mosqueda began firing on the building and personnel shortly before 6 a.m. Ryan reportedly shot one officer in the knee, while two other officers and a Border Patrol staff member sustained minor injuries. The incident has also affected flights at McAllen International Airport, causing delays due to security lockdowns and road closures.
Ryan Louis Mosqueda biography
Ryan Louis Mosqueda
Gender : Male
Age : 27
Race : Unknown
Date : 07/07/2025
Location : Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector annex, adjacent to McAllen International Airport
City : McAllen
County : Hidalgo
State : Texas
Agency : U.S. Border Patrol, McAllen Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
Ryan Louis Mosqueda was a 27-year-old Texas native who was recently identified as the shooter in the recent Texas shooting. His last known listed address was in Michigan, and he was reported missing from Weslaco, Texas, just hours before the attack. According to preliminary reports, Mosqueda had been struggling with personal or mental health issues prior to his death. Ryann had no prior criminal record before the accident and wasn’t on any law enforcement watchlists, and neighbors and acquaintances even described him as generally quiet and reserved.
A third “planned ambush” on border patrol agents in McAllen, Texas ends in the death of the shooter, 27 year old Ryan Louis Mosqueda pic.twitter.com/Qi6tnKtmDU
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