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>> we lost a border patrol officer just yesterday. and another one was brutally beaten and badly, badly hurt. >> agent rogelio martinez was patrolling the big bend sector. officials say he was working alongside his partner when they responded to a call off interstate 10 and somehow got into trouble. moments later, one of the agents came over the scanner saying they had been hurt and needed help. both men were transported to an area hospital where agent martinez died. >> we talk about the wall. >> the recent violence prompted president trump to once again to tout what he thinks it's important t...

Leaders from the union also have said the agents were attacked by rocks and beaten. no other law enforcement agency will confirm that information. a key law enforcement official warns not to jump to any conclusions just yet telling the associated press that it is entirely possible this was an accident. that agent martinez may have fallen into the culvert and his partner could have been hurt trying to rescue him. a spokesperson with customs and border protection has told us today that they are working with the f.b.i. to schedule a news conference for this afternoon. a time is yet to be determin...

We are learning more about what the boarder patrol union is calling a deadly attack on two agents in southwest texas. according to a spokesman agent martinez and his partner were responding to a ground sensor that went off in an area known for drug smuggling. when they got there they encountered trouble. ed lavandera travelled all night to get there. what are you learning? >> reporter: what is a bit of a mystery is what is going on in this situation. as you detailed the information coming from the union that represents border patrol agents describes this attack as an ambush, and so have presid...

Said that martinez and his partner were attacked by rocks, or with rocks at some point. we just haven't had any other law enforcement agency confirm that information to us. so, dana, i have gotta say, we're hoping to learn a whole lot more when this press conference begins. >> dana: fox news will bring that to everybody as it happens. thank you very much, casey. teachers offering a lesson in life outside the classroom before the thanksgiving holiday. the freestanding, cord-free vacuum that can live anywhere because it has two rechargeable batteries. that means you can always be charging, even ...

Martinez is described as a loving father who dedicated his life to public service. >> he was helping protect us while he was here. he'll help protect us while he's gone. he may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten. >> the other agent who was injured remains in intensive care. reps for the border patrol union say he has zero recollection of what happened. dana? >> dana: something that surprised me, officials say they haven't ruled out an accident? >> that's right. in fact, top law enforcement source has told the associated press that people should not jump to conclusions right away because the...