Undocumented migrant bit Border Patrol agent near Mt. Cristo Rey, officials say

Update: Border Patrol officials released the following statement regarding the assault.

"On September 19, 2024, at approximately 12:50 p.m., a U.S. Border Patrol Agent assigned to the Santa Teresa Station responded to a group of undocumented non-citizens that had crossed the border illegally in the Sunland Park, N.M. area near the Monument 2 border marker. While taking the undocumented non-citizens into custody, the agent was physically assaulted and bitten by one of the undocumented non-citizens. The agent received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation. One subject has been arrested for assault and was taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation."

Claudio A. Herrera-Baeza Strategic Communications

U.S. Border Patrol

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Border Patrol officials confirm to ABC-7 that an agent was assaulted near Mt. Cristo Rey.

A Border Patrol spokesperson explains that the assault happened today.

ABC-7 is working to get more details.