Summary
A TikTok creator named Carlitos Ricardo Parias and a US marshal were injured during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles. Parias, a Mexican national in the US illegally, was charged with assault on a federal officer after allegedly resisting arrest. He was documenting immigration operations and had been recognized for his community reporting.
Key Facts
- Carlitos Ricardo Parias, a TikTok creator, was shot and injured in the elbow during an immigration operation in Los Angeles.
- A US marshal was also injured, hit in the hand by a bullet that ricocheted.
- Parias was accused of ramming his car into law enforcement vehicles while trying to escape arrest.
- He faced charges for assaulting a federal officer and was scheduled for a court appearance.
- Parias had been documenting immigration enforcement actions and was recognized by a city councilman for this work.
- The incident occurred amidst increased ICE raids under President Trump's administration.
- Protests have occurred in response to these immigration raids, leading to National Guard deployment in some areas.
