500 troops deployed to Texas Rio Grande Valley after Coast Guard shooting

Who's involved

• Coast GuardEncountered gunfire and returned fire; works with federal partners on border security
• U.S. Border PatrolWorks with Coast Guard on joint border operations
• Department of WarFederal partner in border operations
• Texas Military DepartmentWorks with Coast Guard on border security
• ArmyUsing available resources to combat border threats
• President Donald TrumpPressuring Mexico on cartel activities

The facts

• Roughly 500 troops deploying to Rio Grande Valley this week.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources
• Coast Guard personnel encountered gunfire near Garceno, Texas on Saturday during joint interdiction operations.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources
• Coast Guard personnel returned fire; no injuries or asset damage reported.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources
• Gunfire came from suspected cartel members on the Mexican border.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources
• Troops being dropped onto islands in the sector from Chinook helicopters.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources
• From August to September, military used high-energy laser in Rio Grande Valley to take down at least 11 cartel-linked drones.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources
• Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector spans more than 320 river miles, 250 coastal miles and 19 counties.^{1 3} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Coast Guard Will continue layered, integrated approach to secure border; takes threats to members extremely seriously.^{1 3}
• Military officials Drone removal effort supported activities that posed physical threat to troops and CBP personnel.^{1 3}
• President Donald Trump Cartels are the ISIS of the Western Hemisphere and control the border.^{1 3}