Man killed in shootout at border had Chinese men hidden in pickup
Travis James Eckstein, a 23-year-old US citizen, was identified as the gunman.
Eckstein had two people in his truck at the time of his deadly shootout with Customs and Border Protection officers, San Diego Police Department revealed. The two passengers were interviewed and eventually turned over to CBP officers. Both were Chinese citizens, according to CBP officials.
Eckstein was driving into the US from Mexico when he refused to stop for CBP Monday around 7:45 p.m., according to SDPD. He rammed into another vehicle as he tried to escape but got blocked in. That's when officers say Eckstein opened fire.
"The suspect began firing a gun out of his vehicle towards the officers, then exited his vehicle and continued firing at the officers," San Diego police Lt. Matt Dobbs said. "The officers returned fire, striking the suspect."
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