Border Patrol Agent Alexander Sanderlieb Kirpnick

Border Patrol Agent Alexander Sanderlieb Kirpnick

United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Wednesday, June 3, 1998

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Alexander Sanderlieb Kirpnick

Border Patrol Agent Alexander Kirpnick was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest five drug smugglers approximately two miles north of the Mexican border in Arizona.

Agent Kirpnick had subdued two of the suspects and his partner was attempting to subdue the other three when one of the men shot Agent Kirpnick in the head. He was flown to a local hospital but died at approximately 4:00 am.

All of the suspects were eventually apprehended. The suspect who murdered Agent Kirpnick was arrested in Mexico and extradited to the United States where he was tried for the murder. He was found guilty and sentenced to two consecutive life terms.

Agent Kirpnick immigrated to the United States in 1988 from Russia and became a citizen in 1995 before joining the United States Border Patrol in 1996.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years
Badge N383

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Arizona
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

arrest attempt, illegal alien, narcotics, smuggling

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What a wonderful person he was. Out of 19 years in Nogales that was the saddest day for us. He was a man that would do whatever he could to help you out never spoke badly of anyone. Thank you for the example of how to live and treat others. May you continue to rest in peace.

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June 6, 2025