ICE Shooting LA: Deputy US Marshal Injured During Warrant Service In South Los Angeles

A deputy US Marshal and another individual were injured Tuesday morning during a federal immigration enforcement operation on East 20th Street near Washington Boulevard in South Los Angeles, authorities confirmed. The injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening.According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the incident occurred during a “targeted traffic enforcement stop,” which it described as part of a standard law enforcement procedure. Federal officers, including US Marshals and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, were attempting to arrest an undocumented immigrant who had previously escaped custody.The department said the individual attempted to flee by “weaponizing his vehicle” and ramming a law enforcement vehicle. Fearing for their safety, federal officers opened fire. The immigrant was struck in the elbow, and one bullet ricocheted, hitting a deputy US Marshal in the hand.Both the injured individual and the officer were transported to a hospital. The US Marshals Service confirmed the injured officer is a deputy with its agency, and DHS stated the officer was in stable condition.The FBI’s Los Angeles field office is leading the investigation into the shooting. An evidence response team was processing the scene near the city’s Fashion District. The FBI confirmed that no FBI agents were involved in the incident.The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed that a suspect is in custody, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is also assisting with the ongoing investigation.Related News | Candace Owens Vows To Defy 'Gag Order' In Charlie Kirk Murder Case. Here's What It MeansThe shooting comes amid ongoing tension between federal immigration authorities and local officials in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, where immigration enforcement tactics have drawn scrutiny. Last week in Chicago, a federal judge mandated that immigration officers wear body cameras and clearly display identification, citing concerns about aggressive tactics.In Los Angeles, local leaders have expressed concern over the impact of immigration raids on residents. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a state of emergency to support community members affected by such actions. “We have residents afraid to leave their homes,” Supervisor Janice Hahn said, “and constituents contacting my office because their family members never came home and they don’t know if they’ve been taken by ICE.”DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin attributed Tuesday’s events to what she described as the “rhetoric of politicians” encouraging undocumented immigrants to resist arrest.