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$100,000 Reward Offered for Information Concerning the Death of Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas

FBI San Diego July 24, 2009
  • Darrell Foxworth (858) 320-8302

The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas, who was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Campo, California.

On Thursday, July 23, 2009, at approximately 9:15 p.m the body of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas was found in the vicinity of Shockey Truck Trail in Campo, California. At the time of his death, Agent Rosas and other U.S. Border Patrol Agents were tracking a group of individuals near the U.S./Mexico border fence. In the course of tracking the group, the other Agents lost radio contact with Agent Rosas and became concerned for his safety. Agents conducted a search of the area and subsequently, found Agent Rosas’ body which appeared to have been shot several times.

The FBI is asking anyone with information concerning the death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rojas to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255. If requested you may remain anonymous.

The FBI is conducting this investigation jointly with the U.S. Border Patrol, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.