Slain border patrol agent honored with award

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A border patrol agent killed in the line of duty will receive the agency's highest honor.

Agent Robert Rosas was killed while patrolling the border near campo.

A 17-year-old boy admitted to luring Rosas from his vehicle to rob him and proceeded to shoot him multiple times.

US customs and border protection announced yesterday Rosas will be honored with an award. His wife and two children will receive the award at a ceremony in Washington D.C. later this morning.

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