A man opened fire on U.S. Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood on Saturday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The incident occurred amid protests against recent immigration raids, but no injuries were reported, authorities confirmed.
The suspect, reportedly driving a black Jeep, remains at large. The Chicago Police Department responded swiftly to the scene, securing the area and launching an investigation. In a statement, police said, “There are no reports of anyone struck by gunfire.”
The shooting took place during heightened tensions following a series of federal immigration raids in the area, which drew crowds of demonstrators. The Trump administration has intensified immigration enforcement in recent months, prompting both support and backlash across various U.S. cities.
“This attack on federal officers is unacceptable and will be met with the full force of the law,” a DHS spokesperson said.
The incident adds to growing concerns over the safety of federal agents amid rising confrontations during immigration operations. DHS has not disclosed whether the agents returned fire or if the suspect has been identified.
