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Men suspected of shooting at Border Patrol agent arrested in Mexico

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Border Patrol agent reports being fired at from Mexico
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SAN YSIDRO, Calif. (KGTV) -- Two men were arrested in Mexico Wednesday after authorities say someone shot at a Border Patrol agent.

The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday roughly a mile and a half away from the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

A spokesperson with Border Patrol says the agent radioed in and said someone shot at him.

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Authorities in Mexico responded and were able to locate two men and a firearm. Both men were arrested.

According to the agency, no one was injured and the patrol car was not hit by the gunfire.