34-Year-Old Border Patrol Intel Agent Dies Suddenly Due to “Unexpected and Sudden Heart Attack”

RIP, faithful servant. https://t.co/YsKha1MRFc

— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) February 12, 2023

Border Patrol Intel Agent Jose “Merc” Mercado died suddenly on Saturday due to an “unexpected and sudden heart attack.” He was 34. 

The news of his death was confirmed by Representative Mayra Flores (TX 34th District) in a social media post. 

“My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Border Patrol Intel Agent, Jose Mercado. He was assigned to RGV Sector in Edinburg, Texas. He passed away yesterday of a sudden heart attack. Keep his family in your prayers,” Flores wrote on her Twitter, which was shared by Representative Chip Roy (R-TX 21st District).

GRTWT.