In Chicago, a routine operation by Border Patrol agents took a dangerous turn when they were fired upon by an unidentified individual, as revealed in a Department of Homeland Security update on X.
The statement detailed that agents were carrying out immigration enforcement near the intersection of 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue when a man in a black Jeep opened fire and then sped away.
Additionally, the department noted that during the incident, several agitators launched a flurry of attacks on Border Patrol vehicles, using paint cans and bricks. Protesters were reported to have thrown further items, including another paint can and brick.
The suspect, driving a black Jeep, shot at the agents, resulting in two arrests. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported.
This incident unfolded in Chicago’s Little Village, an area known for its predominantly Mexican-American population.
Police officers hold batons as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct operations in the Little Village neighborhood, a predominantly Mexican-American community
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are seen conducting operations in Chicago
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Before the Chicago police restored order, the protestors had also targeted ICE patrol vehicles with a barrage of paint and bricks.
‘The shooter and vehicle remain at large, and this is a dynamic situation,’ the agency said in a statement just after 1:30pm.
‘This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction,’ DHS said.
‘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.’
Police officers attempted to clear the scene. One officer was taken to hospital after being hit by a car
Border Patrol agents, left, were seen working alongside Chicago PD cops
Several other protesters reportedly hurled additional objects, including a brick and another paint can
Officers were seen attempting to clear the area and get the protestors to move on
Police officers are seen forcing a protestor to the ground as they make an arrest
People take pictures and recordings, a person with a covered face is seen near a police vehicle
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Crowds who had gathered at the scene were warned that tear gas was going to be deployed – but ultimately the agent backed off.
At around 9:45am there were reports of a Chicago police officer down after being struck by a car.
The officer had been conducting traffic he was accidentally hit by a GMC pickup truck driven by a 20-year-old woman.
The officer sustained minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital, where he is listed in good condition.
Chicago police officers detain a man during an argument with residents after an immigration raid by federal law enforcement agents at the Little Village neighborhood, in Chicago, Illinois
A federal agent gestures as they detain a man (not pictured) during an immigration raid
Residents react as federal agents detain a man during an immigration raid
Crowds gather in Little Village Saturday where federal agents were conducting immigration enforcement
Police officers are seen lining the street in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago
Chicago Police say two arrests were made although the shooter was not one of them
