Man shot and killed after fleeing Border Patrol checkpoint, shooting at law enforcement

UPDATE (4:32 PM)- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has confirmed that a man is dead after a fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) checkpoint along I-10 in Sierra Blanca.

Officials say Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Highway Patrol Troopers and Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) pilots were called to assist in a high-speed pursuit involving a vehicle that fled a U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) checkpoint along I-10 in Sierra Blanca.

Preliminary investigation shows the suspect driver, later identified as James Douglas McMillan, 33, of Greenfield, Wis., took off from the checkpoint after a USBP Drug K-9 alerted to the vehicle and agents directed McMillan to pull over for a secondary search.

During the chase, officials say McMillan began shooting out the window at DPS Troopers and other responding law enforcement including the Culberson Co. Sheriff’s Office, Hudspeth Co. Sheriff’s Office, Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) and indiscriminately at civilian vehicles.

Law enforcement returned fire, officials say that DPS Troopers performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver and stopped the suspect vehicle, according to Texas DPS.

Officials say that's when McMillan barricaded himself in his vehicle and eventually pointed his weapon towards officers, officers then fired their weapons. He was then shot and killed by law enforcement. Officials mention that no law enforcement officers or civilians were injured.

The continued investigation shows the vehicle McMillan was driving was reported stolen out of Arizona. This is an active and ongoing investigation by the Texas Rangers, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and USBP. No additional information is available at this time.  

Officials say there is no further threat to the community but drivers are asked to avoid I-10 near Kent as traffic is being impacted while investigators remain on the scene.

VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA)- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and members of the Texas Rangers are investigating a shooting involving law enforcement officers near the Sierra Blanca Checkpoint.

Tx DPS confirms a driver fled from the border patrol checkpoint Wednesday morning and opened fire on officers.

A post by DPS states, "There is no longer a threat to the public". Drivers are advised to avoid the area as multiple agencies investigate.