Mexico calls the Border Patrol 's use of lethal force ` ` unacceptable '' Mexican national Jesus Flores Cruz was shot and killed in Border Patrol confrontation . The U.S. Border Patrol said the incident occurred in a rugged section of the Otay Mountains near San Diego where the agent was trying to arrest several immigrants who crossed the border illegally . At least 28 people have died in Border Protection incidents since 2010 , group says . Border Patrol has said its agent must use lethal force as protection .
Mexico calls the Border Patrol 's use of lethal force ` ` unacceptable '' Mexican national Jesus Flores Cruz was shot and killed in Border Patrol confrontation . At least 28 people have died in Border Protection incidents since 2010 , group says . Border Patrol has said its agent must use lethal force as protection .