UPDATE – President Joe Biden has launched a press release following the information of the helicopter crash that killed two Nationwide Guardsmen and one Border Patrol Agent.

The President wrote, “Yesterday, Jill and I realized of the tragic deaths of two Nationwide Guardsmen and one US Border Patrol agent whose helicopter crashed whereas they had been conducting routine operations close to Rio Grande Metropolis, Texas. A 3rd Guardsman was significantly injured within the crash and is hospitalized.

These courageous People devoted their lives to defending our nation. They signed up realizing the dangers and believing within the mission of serving their fellow People by holding our nation secure. Our gratitude is profound, and their sacrifice won’t ever be forgotten.

We prolong our deepest condolences to their households and family members, in addition to their colleagues within the Nationwide Guard and US Border Patrol. We pray for the injured Guardsman’s swift restoration.

As we examine the circumstances of this crash, we proceed to face with our service members, border brokers, and their households, whose contributions to our nation are important to our safety.”

STARR COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — Two individuals had been killed and a 3rd individual was injured in a helicopter crash close to the US-Mexico border Friday night, a protection official with information of the investigation advised ABC Information.

Starr County Sheriff stated his deputies had been presently aiding with a downed helicopter incident on the East facet of La Grulla, Texas, involving presumably 4 occupants.

The copter was Nationwide Guard Lakota UH-72, in accordance with the protection official.

Texas’s Dept. of Public Security was additionally aiding with the investigation.

This can be a growing story. Please verify again for updates.