A suspect was gravely wounded and a U.S. Marshal injured during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles tuesday morning, according to sources and officials. The incident unfolded as agents attempted to apprehend an individual as part of an immigration removal effort.
The shooting occurred after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer confronted the suspect’s vehicle and broke a window with their service weapon. Investigators believe the agent’s firearm discharged while attempting to take the suspect into custody, striking both the suspect and the deputy U.S. Marshal. This incident highlights the inherent risks faced by federal law enforcement officers involved in immigration enforcement and raises questions about protocols during such operations.
The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed a deputy was injured during a joint operation with another agency. The injured marshal is currently hospitalized and being evaluated, according to Brady McCarron, US Marshals deputy chief of public affairs. The condition of the suspect is currently unknown, but they were described as “gravely wounded” by a source familiar with the investigation.
Authorities have not released the identity of the suspect or the injured marshal. The Los Angeles Police Department has been contacted for further information.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
