US Citizen Shot by ICE Agent Files $25M Lawsuit
Summary
U.S. citizen Carlos Jimenez filed a lawsuit seeking more than $25 million over a 2025 shooting involving federal immigration agents in Southern California. His complaint alleges excessive force, fabricated evidence and inadequate medical care; DHS has said an ICE officer fired after Jimenez’s vehicle appeared to reverse toward officers, while Jimenez’s lawyer disputes that account.Key Facts
- Jimenez filed a 54-page complaint on November 6.
- The lawsuit names ICE officer Eusebio Ortiz, other federal agents, the Trump administration, San Bernardino County and 20 unidentified defendants.
- Jimenez alleges he was shot in the back and shoulder while turning his vehicle around after approaching agents near a school bus stop.
- DHS said Jimenez’s vehicle appeared to reverse toward officers and that an ICE officer fired defensive shots.
- Jimenez’s lawyer says he was making a three-point turn and had begun moving forward when he was shot.
- The complaint says Jimenez suffered gunshot wounds and a fractured shoulder blade, with fragments lodged near his right lung.
- The lawsuit alleges FBI agents took Jimenez from the hospital for questioning and that he later did not receive adequate medical care in detention.
- The article cites a tracker reporting at least 32 shooting incidents involving federal immigration agents since January 20, 2025, with at least nine deaths and 15 injuries.
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