ICE officer accused of intentionally striking man expected to surrender on Monday
Summary
ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales is expected to surrender Monday after a Houston grand jury indicted him on a charge of second-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Prosecutors say body-camera footage shows him steering his vehicle into Miguel Parra Hernandez during a pursuit; Morales’ attorney says the collision was accidental.Key Facts
- The incident occurred on Oct. 10 in Harris County, Texas.
- Authorities say Morales struck Parra Hernandez while pursuing him and another person who were fleeing on foot.
- Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said the body-camera video shows Morales aggressively steering toward Parra Hernandez.
- The district attorney showed body-camera and surveillance footage at a Friday news briefing.
- Morales’ attorney, David Lindenmuth, said Morales was trying to avoid hitting another vehicle and did not intend to strike Parra Hernandez.
- Lindenmuth said Morales had two detainees in the back seat of his vehicle.
- The indictment charges Morales with second-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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