ATF Under Fire for Stonewalling Investigation

Agent Brian Terry

Washington Times - The chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Friday announced the issuance of a subpoena to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for documents concerning “Project Gunrunner” and records the agency has on the shooting death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. “The unwillingness of this administration — most specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms — to answer questions about this deadly serious matter is deeply troubling,” said Rep. Darrell Issa, California Republican. “Allegations surrounding this program are serious and the ability of the Justice Department to conduct an impartial investigation is in question. “Congressional oversight is necessary to get the truth about what is really happening,” he said. Agent Terry, 40, was killed Dec. 15 during a gunfight about 10 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border near Tucson while attempting to arrest bandits who prey on illegal aliens. He was waiting with three other agents in a remote area north when the gunbattle with the bandits erupted. Read full story here: News New Mexico

ATF Under Fire for Stonewalling Investigation