Markwayne Mullin: “He has also wanted for possibly direct or indirect information on a CBP officer that was killed by his gang…”

“He's got four charges of felony robbery, two charges of felony assault, felony larceny, misdemeanor assault, weapons possession, misdemeanor Larson, possession of stolen property, two felony charges for dangerous drugs, and a strong gang affiliation, which He has also wanted for possibly direct or indirect information on a CBP officer that was killed by his gang last year. This guy we knew was dangerous. We knew he was probably armed. He had fled from us before. We had taken every precaution possible to take and for us to approach his vehicle.” (01:23–01:33)

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