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. ICE claims he tried to run over officers, but his attorney disputes this, stating Hernandez was fired upon before attempting to flee. The incident is under FBI investigation amid increased scrutiny of ICE operations.
- ICE agents shot Hernandez after a traffic stop, claiming he attempted to ram them with his vehicle
- Attorney Patrick Kolasinski says Hernandez was shot at first and then tried to flee in panic
- Dashcam footage shows Hernandez attempting to pull away as agents approached
- Hernandez is hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the face, and has undergone three surgeries
- ICE alleges Hernandez is a member of the 18th Street gang and wanted for questioning in El Salvador related to a murder
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▼Source Claims Check
3 Differences FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 3 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequence Of Events | 1 Difference | Majority says Hernandez was shot at first and then attempted to flee in panic; ICE claims Hernandez tried to run over officers. | ▼ |
| Gang Affiliation | 1 Difference | Majority disputes ICE's claim that Hernandez is a gang member; ICE alleges gang affiliation. | ▼ |
| Warrant Status | 1 Difference | Majority disputes ICE's claim that Hernandez is wanted in El Salvador; ICE alleges warrant status. | ▼ |
| Training And Tactics | Broad Agreement | Hernandez's attorney criticizes ICE’s handling of the traffic stop, noting that police departments … | |
| Injuries | Broad Agreement | Hernandez was hit by more than six bullets, including one that struck his face, and he has undergon… |
Sequence Of Events
▼Majority says Hernandez was shot at first and then attempted to flee in panic; ICE claims Hernandez tried to run over officers.
Gang Affiliation
▼Majority disputes ICE's claim that Hernandez is a gang member; ICE alleges gang affiliation.
Warrant Status
▼Majority disputes ICE's claim that Hernandez is wanted in El Salvador; ICE alleges warrant status.
Training And Tactics
Broad AgreementHernandez's attorney criticizes ICE’s handling of the traffic stop, noting that police departments across the US have increasingly advised their officers not to fire at moving vehicles due to the ris…
Injuries
Broad AgreementHernandez was hit by more than six bullets, including one that struck his face, and he has undergone three surgeries.
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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.
Hernandez was hit by more than six bullets, including one that struck his face, and he has undergone three surgeries, according to Kolasinski. Hernandez is in the intensive care unit, the lawyer said. ICE's statement also alleged that Hernandez was part of the “18th Street Gang”, a group generally associated with Los Angeles. Lyons also claimed Hernandez was “wanted in El Salvador for questioning in connection to a murder”. ICE has not provided evidence for either claim.
Kolasinski sharply criticized ICE’s handling of the traffic stop, noting that police departments across the US have increasingly advised their officers not to fire at moving vehicles due to the risk of endangering bystanders. “ICE’s horrible training is putting everyone in danger, including themselves,” Kolasinski said.
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