Shots Fired At Border Patrol Agents In Chicago During Immigration Operation; Suspect At Large

DHS described it as a growing trend of violence Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

A man driving a black Jeep opened fire on US Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago on Saturday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

While no injuries were reported, the suspect remains at large. The incident, which also involved agitators throwing bricks and a paint can at federal vehicles, underscores what DHS describes as a growing trend of violence and obstruction targeting law enforcement during immigration operations. Chicago Police responded to the scene and secured the area, but the situation remains fluid.

“Today, U.S. Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations near 26th Street and Kedzie Av