ICE agents shot Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez during a traffic stop in Patterson, California, with the agency claiming he tried to run over officers. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when ICE attempted to arrest Hernandez, who they allege is wanted for questioning in El Salvador related to a murder and is a member of the 18th Street gang.
Key Takeaways
ICE agents shot Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez during a traffic stop in Patterson, California. The agency claims he tried to run over officers, while his attorney disputes their account and seeks medical updates.
- ICE agents shot Hernandez after he allegedly attempted to ram them with his vehicle
- Attorney says Hernandez is innocent and was acquitted of homicide charges in El Salvador
- Family struggles to get information about his condition from authorities
- Incident occurs amid increased scrutiny of ICE operations and protests against the agency
Hernandez was hospitalized after the shooting, but his condition remains unclear as his family and attorney struggle to get information from authorities. His attorney, Patrick Kolasinski, disputes ICE's version of events and points to court documents showing Hernandez was acquitted of homicide charges in El Salvador.
According to dashcam footage obtained by CBS Sacramento, Hernandez tried to pull away as agents attempted to arrest him. Kolasinski speculates that Hernandez's reaction may have been driven by fear, given the current climate around immigration detention. The attorney also questions ICE's training and tactics during traffic stops.
The incident has drawn attention amid increased scrutiny of ICE operations and protests against the agency. Patterson is home to many Hispanic and Latino residents and has seen a surge in ICE arrests in recent months. Governor Gavin Newsom's office stated that they expect federal law enforcement partners to collaborate with state and local authorities as the matter is investigated.
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