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A Border Patrol agent opened fire on a car in Texas after the driver tried to run him over Thursday night during a surveillance sting, ValleyCentral.com reports.

Border Patrol agents approached two suspects while conducting surveillance in McAllen. When the federal agents identified themselves, authorities said the car tried to run over one of the agents.

An agent fired a weapon at the car and apprehended the passenger.

The driver managed to flee.

More information about the incident is expected to be released today.