Rey David Marquez-Jimenez, Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer, Arizona 2022

Rey David Marquez-Jimenez, 23, a Mexican national, was sentenced to 85 months in prison for Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer in Arizona, 2022.

On January 26, 2022, near Hereford, Arizona, Marquez-Jimenez attacked a United States Border Patrol Agent without provocation. He tackled the agent as he was attempting to handcuff another individual, punched him several times, and tried to pull his firearm from his holster. When the firearm came out of the holster, Marquez-Jimenez tried to point it at the agent.

Marquez-Jimenez then got on top of the agent and attempted to slash and stab him with a knife. The agent gained control of the knife, and Marquez-Jimenez fled on foot before being apprehended by other USBP agents.

Marquez-Jimenez pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer. He was sentenced to 85 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The court also ordered him to pay $99.57 in restitution to the U.S. Department of Labor for expenses related to the agent’s medical care.

“Our colleagues in the United States Border Patrol have a difficult and sometimes dangerous job,” said United States Attorney Gary Restaino. “Most noncitizens who enter the United States do so peacefully, and with the intention of seeking a better life for their families. To the small number of undocumented aliens who ignore law enforcement commands and engage in aggressive behavior, be warned: We will vindicate the rights of Border Patrol agents by prosecuting violent offenders commensurate with their unlawful actions.”

This case highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officials, who put their lives on the line to protect the American people and safeguard our borders. The FBI remains committed to ensuring that those who commit acts of violence against law enforcement officials will be brought to justice.

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