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U.S. Customs and Protect Protection Agents Offer Reward for Slain Agent

By Melissa Aguilera

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Las Cruces, NM – The recent shooting death of a U-S Customs and Border Protection Agent in California highlighted the dangers faced by agents along the border. In southern New Mexico and west Texas agents are often the focus of attacks, but as KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, the federal agency is taking steps to reduce the risk for officers.