This incident occurred a few days after a federal judge ordered agents to stop using anti-riot measures.
An unknown male fired shots at U.S. Border Patrol agents in Chicago on Nov. 8, triggering a response from the Chicago Police Department and marking the latest in a string of reports of violence against federal agents as they enforce immigration law in the sanctuary city.
The Department of Homeland Security released a statement on X confirming the incident, stating that the suspect fled the scene after firing the shots near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue. He was described as driving a black Jeep and remains at large.
It went on to note that “an unknown number of agitators also threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol’s vehicles.”
“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction,” the department stated. “Over the past two months, we’ve seen an increase in assaults and obstruction targeting federal law enforcement during operations. These confrontations highlight the dangers our agents face daily and the escalating aggression toward law enforcement. The violence must end.”
The incident occurred in the largely Mexican neighborhood of Chicago called Little Village as part of the ongoing illegal immigration operation Midway Blitz, attracting protesters who blew whistles, honked horns, and yelled at federal agents.
Police said there were no reports of anyone getting hit by gunfire, and reported that one of its vehicles suffered windshield damage and a smashed taillight. Chicago police officers were also confronted by protesters.
By T.J. Muscaro
