Detainee shot, killed by Border Patrol agents in El Paso

A person was shot and killed by U.S. Border Patrol agents in El Paso Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The victim was in the custody of Border Patrol at the time.

The shooting occurred at 12:45 p.m. local time at the Ysleta Border Patrol Station, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a news release Tuesday evening.

The victim was transported to a hospital, and later died, CBP confirmed to CBS News.