US Police Chief Cries, Condemns Federal Agents After Shooting

A senior American police officer broke down in tears during a press conference. He was publicly separating his department from the actions of federal border agents. The emotional scene occurred after US Border Patrol agents shot two people near the city of San Diego, California. The shooting happened during a suspected smuggling attempt. The local police chief became visibly upset while addressing reporters. He strongly rejected what he called "victim blaming" narratives about the incident. He stated his city's police had no involvement in the federal operation. The chief emphasized that his officers focus on public safety, not immigration enforcement. He expressed frustration over his community being linked to the shooting. Border Patrol officials stated the shooting is under internal investigation. They said the incident began when agents encountered suspected smugglers. Details about the condition of the two people shot have not been released. The tearful condemnation highlights ongoing tensions between local police and federal immigration authorities in some US regions.