San Diego police are investigating after three federal officers fired at a 59-year-old man who allegedly sped through secondary inspection at the Otay Mesa border crossing Monday evening, nearly running into Customs and Border Protection officers, officials said.

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The driver stopped after being fired upon and surrendered. The man was not struck by gunfire but suffered minor injuries after the windshield was shot and broken pieces of glass hit his face, said police Lt. Arturo Swadener.

The incident began around 9 p.m. when the man tried to enter the U.S. through the Otay Mesa Port of Entry and was referred to secondary inspection, Swadener said. The driver tried to flee but was unable to get through the north end of the lot because it was blocked, Swadener said.

He then

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