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Greenfield Today
By the People, for the People
Man Killed in Shootout with Police Near Texas Border
Authorities say the suspect fled a Border Patrol checkpoint and opened fire on officers during a high-speed chase.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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A 33-year-old man from Greenfield, Wisconsin was shot and killed by law enforcement after fleeing a Border Patrol checkpoint near El Paso, Texas and exchanging gunfire with pursuing officers. The suspect, James Douglas McMillan, sped away from the checkpoint and fired at officers and civilian vehicles during the chase before authorities used a maneuver to stop his car. McMillan then barricaded himself in the vehicle and pointed a weapon at officers, who then opened fire and killed him.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers that can arise during law enforcement encounters near the U.S. southern border, where tensions and risks are often heightened. It also raises questions about the use of force by police and the protocols around high-speed pursuits and border security checkpoints.
The details
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the incident began around 10:30 a.m. CT when a drug-detection dog alerted officers to McMillan's vehicle at a Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 10 near Sierra Blanca. McMillan then sped away from the checkpoint, firing at pursuing officers and civilian vehicles during the chase. DPS troopers eventually used a maneuver to stop McMillan's car about 70 miles from the initial checkpoint. McMillan then barricaded himself in the vehicle and pointed a weapon at officers, who then opened fire and killed him. No law enforcement officers or civilians were injured.
- The incident began around 10:30 a.m. CT on March 5, 2026 at a Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 10 near Sierra Blanca, Texas.
- The pursuit and shootout lasted for around 70 miles before McMillan's vehicle was stopped.
The players
James Douglas McMillan
A 33-year-old man from Greenfield, Wisconsin who was killed in the shootout with police near the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
The state law enforcement agency that led the pursuit and was involved in the fatal shooting of McMillan.
Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC)
A specialized tactical unit of the U.S. Border Patrol that assisted in the pursuit and confrontation with McMillan.
What they’re saying
“McMillan barricaded himself in his vehicle and eventually pointed his weapon towards officers – officers then discharged their weapons.”
— Texas DPS Spokesperson (Newsweek)
What’s next
Authorities have not yet determined which agency fired the fatal shot that killed McMillan. The incident is under investigation by the Texas Rangers.
The takeaway
This tragic confrontation near the U.S. southern border underscores the complex and dangerous situations that can arise when law enforcement encounters individuals who flee checkpoints and engage in armed confrontations. It raises important questions about border security protocols, high-speed pursuit policies, and the use of lethal force by police.
