A man who was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an attempted arrest in Southern California is now facing federal criminal charges. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California announced the charges against the individual, whose identity has not been publicly released by federal authorities.
The incident occurred on April 10, 2026, in the city of Riverside. According to court documents, ICE agents attempted to arrest the man on an immigration violation. Prosecutors allege that the man then drove a vehicle toward an ICE officer, prompting another agent to fire their weapon. The man was wounded and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
He has been charged with assault on a federal officer with a deadly and dangerous weapon. If convicted, he faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in federal prison. The shooting is under review by ICE's Office of Professional Responsibility, which is standard procedure for any agent-involved shooting.
The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement operations. Local community groups have called for transparency and an independent investigation into the use of force.
