(CNN) If not for the would-be victim's quick thinking, a supervisory Border Patrol agent accused in a string of killings in and around the south Texas border town of Laredo might still be on the loose. Juan David Ortiz, a 10-year veteran of US Customs and Border Protection, is being held on four counts or first-degree murder, among other charges. Ortiz drove away, according to police. JUST WATCHED CNN reporter attempts Border Patrol boot camp Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH CNN reporter attempts Border Patrol boot camp 02:08Border Patrol to stay apprised of developments in the murder probes. Oritz has been placed on indefinite unpaid suspension, US Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost told reporters.

Source: CNN September 17, 2018 17:15 UTC