Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man, who was then taken to a hospital, after they conducted a targeted traffic stop in California’s Central Valley, the agency said Tuesday.
An alleged Salvadoran gang suspect wanted for questioning in a murder case in El Salvador was shot by ICE officers during an attempted arrest in central California, according to federal authorities. The suspect was taken to a hospital.
ICE officers shot a man they described as an alleged gang member wanted for questioning in connection to a murder, leading to the partial closure of the 5 Freeway in Stanislaus County.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said the officers opened fire on the man, identified as Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, when he allegedly tried to use his vehicle to run over another officer. The condition of the man is unknown.
Alleged illegal immigrant gang member Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was shot by ICE agents in California after he allegedly tried to run over an officer with his vehicle.
Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Tuesday shot a crazed gang member who tried to run them down with his car as they moved to arrest him, officials said.
