Another fine example of why we need to secure our borders. These criminals have zero respect for our laws or those who enforce them. Let's hope the deputy is ok and is able to get back to fighting crime as soon as possible.
From NewsCore
A Pinal County sheriff's deputy shot by a suspected illegal immigrant Friday was airlifted to hospital while authorities tried to apprehend a number of suspects who had also started shooting at a police helicopter, according to local media reports.
At about 4:30 p.m., the deputy radioed in to report that he was shot in the abdomen with an AK-47 assault rifle during a traffic stop after pulling over a vehicle containing a group of suspected illegal immigrants on the Interstate 8 west of Casa Grande, Arizona.
The deputy was investigating a shipment of marijuana in the desert and was confronted by five suspects, Lt. Tami Villar told 12 News.
Police believe at least two people were armed with long guns and at least one handgun, AZCentral.com reported.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office dispatched a helicopter and members of its SWAT team to assist, department spokesman Lt. Brian Lee told AZCentral.com
At about 5.45 p.m. there were reports over the police scanner that suspects were shooting at a police helicopter, he said.
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office tactical team were searching for the five suspects. So far, two people have been caught, MyFoxPhoenix.com reported.
The deputy was found in the desert more than an hour after he radioed for help and was airlifted to the Casa Grande Regional Medical Center. He was expected to survive.
Customs and Border Protection agents stationed in Tucson were also on their way to help in the search, and were equipped with night-vision technology in case the manhunt extended into the night.
Traffic in the area is also being impacted.
The shooting comes on the heels of the passage of a controversial Arizona immigration enforcement law.
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