Summary
Two people were hurt after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents fired shots at a vehicle in Maryland, claiming the driver tried to evade arrest. The ICE agents attempted to arrest two men suspected of being in the U.S. illegally, and when the driver allegedly drove into ICE vehicles, officers shot at the van. The driver then crashed between two buildings, and both men received medical care.
Key Facts
- ICE agents fired at a vehicle after the driver allegedly attempted to evade arrest in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
- Officials say the two men in the vehicle were suspected of living in the U.S. illegally.
- The driver did not stop as instructed and reportedly drove into several ICE vehicles.
- In response, ICE officers fired their weapons, and the driver subsequently crashed.
- Both individuals in the vehicle received medical attention after the incident.
- No ICE agents were injured during the encounter.
- Maryland Governor Wes Moore mentioned he was informed about the shooting and ongoing investigation.
- A similar incident occurred in Minnesota recently, where a man tried to escape from ICE and was shot at after hitting ICE vehicles and agents.