Posted on 09/26/2009 11:01:23 AM PDT by SwinneySwitch
Officer had shot man who was combative
KINGSVILLE A Kleberg County grand jury cleared a border patrol agent on Thursday in the July shooting of a suspected undocumented immigrant.
Authorities have said border patrol agent Rafael Cortez shot a 34-year-old man on July 1 after he tried to grab Cortezs baton during a struggle inside a convenience store.
Cortez had followed the man into the Kingsville store after several suspected undocumented immigrants fled from a vehicle.
Cortez tried to apprehend the man who became combative and grabbed Cortezs baton. Thats when authorities say Cortez drew his gun and fired, hitting the man in the stomach. The man, whose name authorities never released, survived. A border patrol spokesman said late Friday he couldnt immediately find out the mans status.
Cortezs attorney, Jack Wolfe, said his client had remained on full duty since the shooting and knew he followed proper procedure. But it still came as a relief to hear that a grand jury agreed, Wolfe said.
Hes happy to see the justice system worked, he said.
Chairman 0bama will not be happy to learn the oppressive border patrol agent was set free.
Yeah, I'd say off hand that grabbing an armed federal officer's non-lethal weapon from him is a good way to send the situation from bad to worse.
Ping!
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This case should never have been in front of a grand jury. Did Mexico demand this BS? And our local prosecutors did Mexico’s bidding?
Ah, the King Ranch. They have their own Border Patrol.
Wonder if Hussein and Holder will demand the agent be sent before a few more grand juries...you know, until one of them “gets it right” and recommends the CHAIR!
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