ABC-7 reviews 911 emergency calls from recent confrontations at Camp East Montana

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- ABC-7 obtained copies of 911 calls regarding recent incidents at Camp East Montana. Local officials and agencies had to respond following an attack on security staff on Sept. 1 and a riot on Sept. 7.

Emergency reports from August through the first week of September show the following 911 calls were made:

• Aug. 5: A 61-year-old man suffered seizures.
• Aug. 16: A 35-year-old woman suffered seizures.
• Aug. 18: A 40-year-old detention center worker fell ill.
• Sept. 1: A 29-year-old security officer was involved in an altercation with a detainee; he was punched in the ribs and had to be taken to a local hospital.
• Sept. 6: Two incidents occurred: a 20-year-old man experienced abdominal pain and in a separate incident, a 38-year-old man suffered chest pain.
• Sept. 7: A deportation officer requested assistance due to a riot inside the facility.

When the riot occurred, dispatch reports indicated migrants attempted to breach the walls of the housing/tent unit where they were being held.

Fort Bliss Military Police requested assistance. After seeking approval, the sergeant in charge said military police wouldn't deploy and advised contacting the El Paso Police Department instead.

Military police also notified the Criminal Investigations Division as a precaution.

ABC-7 contacted EPPD to confirm whether they assisted during the riot.

The dispatch report also said a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter provided aerial support.

ABC-7 reached out to DHS and ICE again for an update on both incidents.

A DHS spokesperson sent us the following statement, which is similar to statements they previously sent:

"Is there any reasonable expectation that illegal aliens who resort to violence while awaiting their immigration proceedings in custody have any intention of becoming peaceful, law-abiding members of American society?

On September 1, detainees assaulted security staff by striking, kicking, and throwing tablets at them. Combative detainees were immediately removed from the dormitory and operations returned to normal. Multiple security staff sustained various injuries as a result of the assault and immediately received medical care.

On September 7 around 1 PM, approximately 130 illegal alien detainees at Camp East Montana began throwing items, flipping furniture, and disabling security cameras. The detainees involved caused significant damage to the detention facility and property. There are no reported injuries at this time, and all detainees have been accounted for.

Violence against ICE officers, or any law enforcement personnel, will not be tolerated. Our officers carry out their Congressionally mandated duties in service to public safety and the rule of law. Any bystander or individual who assaults, obstructs, or violently attacks officers will be subject to arrest and prosecution permitted by law.

Being in detention is a choice. We encourage all illegal aliens to take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $3,000 and a free flight to self-deport now. Every person here illegally can take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return."

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