Deadly Florida Encounter Marks Third Involving ICE Agents in One Week
Summary
A 28-year-old Mexican man died after being hit by a tractor-trailer while running away from a group of U.S. immigration agents in Florida. This was the third death connected to federal immigration enforcement encounters in about a week.Key Facts
- The man was one of four people who fled from ICE and Homeland Security agents at a gas station in St. Augustine, Florida.
- He ran across a busy road and was struck by a tractor-trailer, dying at the scene.
- The truck driver stopped and tried to help after the accident.
- This event is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations.
- The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the man was a Mexican national.
- Similar recent incidents include fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in Texas and Maine.
- A Florida state representative called for ICE to be abolished after the incident.
- Authorities have not released more details and are expected to provide updates.
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