Heraclio Osorio-Arellanes, one of the men involved in the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry on Dec. 14, 2010, was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday. Osorio-Arellanes received life in federal prison for a count of first-degree murder.
Today, a judge ensured more justice for Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry by handing down a life sentence to the 6th man charged in his slaying. I’m grateful to our U.S. and Mexican law enforcement partners for their tireless efforts to bring the men charged to justice.
— Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan (@CBPMarkMorgan) January 9, 2020
Osorio-Arellanes was also sentenced to more than 31 years on other charges, to be served consecutively.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Osorio-Arellanes was part of an armed crew that was looking to rob drug smugglers reported to be transporting drugs from Mexico into the U.S. at the time. Agent Terry was part of a BP unit attempting to arrest the men in a rural area north of Nogales when the gunfight broke out.
Through his courage and commitment to @CBP’s mission, Agent Terry personified our core values. We continue to mourn Agent Terry and all of our agents and officers who sacrifice their lives in the line of duty. We will always pursue justice for those who harm one of our own. pic.twitter.com/bB5dmIjMVa
— Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan (@CBPMarkMorgan) January 9, 2020