A man was killed on Tuesday morning while running from U.S. immigration officers in Florida, according to a spokesperson for the state highway patrol. The incident marks the third death involving encounters with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents within a week.
Key Takeaways
A man was killed after being struck by a tractor-trailer while fleeing from ICE agents in Florida. This incident marks the third death involving encounters with DHS agents within a week.
- Man struck and killed by tractor trailer near St. Augustine, Florida
- Incident occurred during an encounter with ICE and HSI agents
- Victim was a 28-year-old Mexican national
- Two other fatal shootings by ICE agents reported in Texas and Maine this week
- ICE has ordered agents to cease most vehicle stops in pursuit of undocumented immigrants
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victim | Broad Agreement | 28-year-old Mexican national | |
| Incident Location | Broad Agreement | gas station and convenience store in St. Augustine, Florida | |
| Time Of Incident | Broad Agreement | shortly before 7 a.m. | |
| Number Of People Involved | Broad Agreement | four men in a vehicle | |
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | struck by tractor trailer while fleeing ICE agents |
Victim
Broad Agreement28-year-old Mexican national
Incident Location
Broad Agreementgas station and convenience store in St. Augustine, Florida
Time Of Incident
Broad Agreementshortly before 7 a.m.
Number Of People Involved
Broad Agreementfour men in a vehicle
Cause Of Death
Broad Agreementstruck by tractor trailer while fleeing ICE agents
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The man and three others were inside a vehicle in the parking lot of a gas station and convenience store in St. Augustine shortly before 7 a.m. when they had an “encounter” with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). All four men fled on foot, with one darting across a busy road into the path of a semi-truck.
The victim, who was reportedly 28 years old, has not been publicly identified but was confirmed to be a Mexican national by DHS. It is unclear if he or the three other men involved in the encounter were the target of an immigration enforcement operation. The incident is being investigated by HSI in conjunction with the Florida Highway Patrol.
This deadly encounter comes after two fatal shootings by ICE agents within less than a week, one in Houston and another in Biddeford, Maine. Both incidents involved immigration officers attempting to stop someone in a vehicle. The deaths have sparked fierce backlash, leading ICE to order its agents to cease most vehicle stops in pursuit of undocumented immigrants.
The driver of the semi-truck immediately stopped and attempted to render aid to the victim. No additional information about the man has been released, and it is unclear whether the other three men involved are in custody or their current whereabouts.
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