The incident occurred on Friday, when a man wielding a knife attacked and stabbed a US Border Patrol agent. The situation escalated as another Border Patrol agent responded to the scene and shot the assailant dead. [1] Both law enforcement agencies have been criticized for their handling of the situation, with some critics suggesting that more resources should be allocated to border security. [2] However, supporters argue that swift action was necessary to prevent further violence at the border. [3]