Summary
A federal officer fired shots during a U.S. immigration operation in Southern Los Angeles, but no civilians were hurt. The incident involved a suspect who allegedly used his car against law enforcement. This follows a series of similar incidents involving immigration agents.
Key Facts
- Shots were fired by a federal officer during a U.S. immigration operation in Willowbrook, Los Angeles.
- The incident happened early in the morning near 126th Street and Mona Boulevard.
- No civilians were injured, but a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was hurt.
- The suspect, William Eduardo Moran Carballo, is accused of being part of a human smuggling operation.
- Carballo allegedly used his car to try to hit law enforcement, leading officers to fire shots.
- Carballo was not hit by gunfire and tried to run away but was eventually caught.
- Local law enforcement secured the area after the shooting and vehicle crash.
- The Department of Homeland Security has reported an increase in suspects using vehicles to evade arrest.
