DHS Agents Fire Defensive Shots After Attack Near Chicago
Law enforcement officers near Chicago fired defensive shots after being rammed by vehicles and confronted by a driver wielding a semi-automatic weapon, sustaining no serious injuries.
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Overview
- DHS and ICE agents faced an armed attack near Chicago, where their vehicles were rammed and a driver wielded a semi-automatic weapon.
- Law enforcement officers fired defensive shots during the confrontation to protect themselves and others, responding to the immediate threat posed by the attackers.
- Fortunately, despite the violent nature of the incident, law enforcement officers involved near Chicago were not seriously injured, ensuring their well-being.
- A woman, previously named in a Customs and Border Protection intelligence bulletin for doxing agents, was reportedly involved in this vehicle-ramming incident.
- The Chicago Police Department's refusal to aid ICE during the attack sparked criticism from Governor Pritzker, underscoring tensions with the Trump administration.
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DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents were directly involved in the incident, with the Chicago Police Department notably refusing to provide assistance during the attack.
Despite the violent nature of the attack—which included vehicle ramming and a semi-automatic weapon—no law enforcement officers sustained serious injuries.
A woman, previously named in a Customs and Border Protection intelligence bulletin for doxing agents, was reportedly involved in the vehicle-ramming incident.
The Chicago Police Department's refusal to aid ICE during the attack drew criticism from Governor Pritzker, highlighting ongoing tensions between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, particularly under the Trump administration.
Officers fired defensive shots after being rammed by vehicles and confronted by a driver wielding a semi-automatic weapon, responding to protect themselves and others from the immediate threat.
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