Thread: Man dies during struggle with border agents at San Ysidro

Man dies during struggle with border agents at San Ysidro crossing



San Diego police are investigating the death of a man in custody at the San Ysidro border crossing. (Gregory Bull / Associated Press)

December 25,2014

By TONY PERRYcontact the reporter

San Diego police investigating in-custody border death at San Ysidro crossing

Man dies during Christmas Eve struggle with border agents at San Ysidro crossing


San Diego police are investigating the Christmas Eve death of a 40-year-old man during a struggle with border agents at the San Ysidro crossing.

The man, whose name was not disclosed, entered the United States from Mexico through the pedestrian walkway at about 7 p.m., according to homicide Lt. Paul Rorrison.

During a computer check, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents found that he had an outstanding felony warrant.

Agents attempted to arrest the man, who was not handcuffed, but he "jumped over the processing counter and attacked an agent," Rorrison said.

Other agents attempted to subdue the man. One used a Taser, Rorrison said.

The man ''became unresponsive and stopped breathing," Rorrison. He died despite attempts at CPR.

Four agents received "moderate injuries" and were taken to the hospital. Their names were not released.

The San Diego County medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

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