special agent

noun

: an agent who works for the FBI

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Patrick Gary Schlegel, 34, fled from authorities on foot and allegedly shot at a CBP helicopter and at agents, Heith Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Phoenix Division, said at the time. Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026 The rest of the day's testimony came from FBI special agent Taylor Page, who walked the jury through detailed maps showing how investigators tracked the phones of each of the defendants. Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 Alex Doran, the acting special agent in charge of the FBI's San Antonio field office, said a motive for the shooting remains under investigation, but terrorism is a possible motive. Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026 Alex Doran, a special agent with the San Antonio FBI field office, told reporters that the federal agency is working with local police on the investigation. Tom Winter, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for special agent

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“Special agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20agent. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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