Federal agent dead (US) after attacking supervisor

February 17, 2012

A federal immigration agent in the US was killed after shooting and wounding his supervisor in their office during a dispute, officials say.

The agent, a Homeland Security investigations officer, opened fire on his boss after being advised that disciplinary action was being taken against him, CBS News' John Miller reports. A third agent intervened, fatally shooting the attacker.

The wounded agent was taken to the hospital, where he is listed in stable condition and is expected to survive. Read more