Authorities are on the hunt for a man who is suspected of firing shots at U.S. Border Patrol agents during an immigration operation in Chicago on Saturday.
The incident occurred in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood while border patrol agents were conducting immigration enforcement activities. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a man in a black Jeep allegedly opened fire on the agents before escaping the scene.
In the aftermath of the shooting, a group of individuals reportedly attacked border patrol vehicles with a paint can and bricks, as stated by DHS officials.
FOX 32 Chicago reported that a flash bang was used as crowds surrounded the federal agents over several blocks.
In the chaos, police officers were seen barricading a street in the Little Village area. (WFLD)
At least one individual was taken into custody, according to the local news outlet.
City Alderman Michael Rodriguez, of the 22nd Ward, posted a video to Facebook accusing the agents of “causing all sorts of mayhem.”
“They’re doing things that are unconstitutional, that are illegal,” Rodriguez said. “They are causing fear and mayhem in our communities and that’s unacceptable.”
Federal agents were spotted in Chicago’s Little Village Saturday afternoon. (WFLD)
Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, of the 25th Ward, was also livestreaming the chaos on social media.
Sigcho-Lopez appeared to confront immigration agents, questioning them about why they were in the neighborhood—which is known as a largely Mexican-American community.
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) was called for assistance and cleared the scene.
The unidentified shooting suspect fled from the scene and remains at large, according to officials. (WFLD)
The shooter and vehicle remain at large, DHS officials said.
“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction,” DHS wrote in a statement on X. “Over the past two months, we’ve seen an increase in assaults and obstruction targeting federal law enforcement during operations.
“These confrontations highlight the dangers our agents face daily and the escalating aggression toward law enforcement. The violence must end.”
CPD did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.
