Federal agent fires weapon during immigration stop in Southern California, officials say
August 18, 2025
A federal agent fired three shots at a moving vehicle after the driver sped off following an immigration stop in Southern California. That’s according to the Department of Homeland Security, which says the driver struck two federal agents on Saturday as he drove away, prompting one agent to fire his weapon “in self-defense.” The driver, a 43-year-old man from Mexico, and his family disputed federal authorities’ characterization of events, showing video where an agent smashes their car windows and appears to strike the driver in the head. The driver immediately drives away, and three shots can be heard in the video.