Updated on May 22, 2023 at 2:42 p.m.
The Tohono O’odham Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Meneger’s Dam community.
Nation member Raymond Mattia passed away in the incident.
"Our hearts go out to his family and all those impacted during this difficult time," TOPD said.
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U.S. Border Patrol agents were involved in a deadly shooting while assisting the Tohono O’odham Police Department.
The shooting took place on Thursday, May 18 around 10 p.m. on the Tohono O’odham reservation near Ajo, Ariz.
The incident is under review by Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility, with FBI & Tohono O’odham Police investigating as well.
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