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Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Arrest of a Suspect in the Killing of Border Patrol Agent Aguilar

Release Date: January 24, 2008

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

Mexican authorities have announced the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Border Patrol Agent Luis Aguilar. I have communicated with Interior Minister Juan Camilo Mouriño to thank him for Mexico’s quick action in locating and apprehending the suspect.

I applaud the Government of Mexico for their investigative work and assistance. We will continue to work with Mexican authorities to investigate this heinous act, and pursue swift justice.

The murder of Agent Aguilar represents a tragic and outrageous example of border violence. We are placing our highest priority on combating and ending the increase in violence, and we offer our deepest condolences to the Aguilar family.

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