TUCSON, Ariz. — Three Drug Enforcement Administration agents were shot Monday morning at a downtown Tucson train station during a law enforcement operation – one agent died as a result of injuries, according to a DEA spokesperson.
The deceased agent has been identified as Michael Garbo, who's been with the agency since 2005.
"Tragically, this morning, two DEA special agents and a DEA task force officer from the Tucson Police Department were shot during a law enforcement operation in Tucson, Arizona," Anne Milgram, DEA administrator said. We at the DEA are heartbroken by today’s events and ask that you keep the families of the agents and task force officer in your thoughts and prayers.”
Milgram said one of the DEA special agents is in critical condition and the DEA task force officer is stable.
According to Amtrak officials, the train involved was reportedly traveling from Los Angeles to New Orleans. The train arrived at the Tucson station at 7:40 a.m.
Amtrak said there were 137 passengers and 11 crew members aboard the train involved. All have since been evacuated to the station.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero released the following statement:
“The shooting that took place this morning at our downtown train station was an absolutely shocking act of violence. I ask all Tucsonans to join me in praying for the deceased DEA officer and for the swift recovery of the law enforcement officers who were injured. I am ordering flags at all city facilities to half staff to honor the courageous actions of the deceased and the injured.”
“My deepest sympathies go out to our federal partners at the Drug Enforcement Administration, who work side by side with our TPD officers on a daily basis to keep our community safe. I want to thank the Tucson Police Department, including our SWAT team, who immediately responded and secured the scene.”
No Amtrak crew members or passengers were injured in connection to the shooting.
The Tucson Police Department said the scene has been secured and the investigation is ongoing.
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