Andrew Becker

Center for Investigative Reporting

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Reporter for The Center for Investigative Reporting, covering border and national security issues.

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An  internal Border Patrol report  has found that agents shot and killed at least 19 people over the last 4 years.

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An internal Border Patrol report has found that agents shot and killed at least 19 people over the last 4 years.

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