Summary
A U.S. citizen named Carlos Jimenez was shot by a federal immigration officer in Ontario, California. Officials say the officer fired in self-defense when Jimenez reversed his car toward them, while Jimenez's lawyers contend he was shot while warning agents about children nearby. Jimenez now faces charges of assaulting a federal officer.
Key Facts
- Carlos Jimenez, a U.S. citizen, was shot by an immigration officer in California.
- The shooting happened during a vehicle stop on October 30, at around 6:30 a.m.
- Officials claim Jimenez reversed his car toward officers, causing one to fire in self-defense.
- Jimenez's lawyers argue that he was trying to inform officers about nearby children when he was shot.
- Jimenez was charged with assaulting a federal officer.
- The bullet remains in Jimenez's shoulder; he has not been treated to remove it.
- The incident is part of increased immigration enforcement operations under President Trump's administration.
- There is no public footage of the incident.
