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A man driving a black Jeep fired shots at federal agents who were conducting immigration enforcement in Chicago on Saturday, according to an X post from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
No injuries were reported, and the suspect is still on the loose, according to the post.
DHS also wrote that "an unknown number of agitators also threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol’s vehicles" during the incident.
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In an emailed statement to Newsweek on Saturday afternoon, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) confirmed they responded to a shots fired call and helped secure the area. The department referred Newsweek to federal authorities for any additional information.
Newsweek reached out to the White House by email for more information Saturday afternoon.
Why It Matters
The Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement in Chicago through Operation Midway Blitz, which started in early September and seeks to target individuals in the country without legal status who have criminal records or pending charges. More than 1,000 people have been arrested in the efforts, according to the Associated Press.
Protesters demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, arrests, and detention conditions have at times clashed with law enforcement. Last month, a woman was shot by federal agents in Chicago after DHS said their vehicles were boxed in by other cars.
Saturday's attack in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood has underscored growing tensions surrounding federal immigration enforcement in urban communities.
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What To Know
An unidentified man driving a black Jeep fired shots at U.S. Border Patrol agents conducting an immigration enforcement operation near the intersection of 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago on Saturday.
In addition to the gunfire, DHS reported that “an unknown number of agitators” hurled a paint can and bricks at agents' vehicles before fleeing. Meanwhile, the CPD responded to assist in securing the area and dispersing crowds that had gathered around the scene.
Videos circulating on social media showed federal agents arresting at least one person and deploying a flash bang as the crowd became agitated. Additional crowds reportedly surrounded law enforcement for several blocks, requiring further support from local police, Fox 32 Chicago reported.
DHS emphasized that the attack reflected a "growing and dangerous trend" of violence and obstruction targeting federal law enforcement.
Federal operations in Chicago have regularly sparked controversy, especially in neighborhoods like Little Village, home to a large Mexican-American community.
Local officials, such as Chicago Alderman Michael Rodriguez of the 22nd Ward, condemned federal agents’ tactics, accusing them of "causing fear and mayhem." He also alleged that actions—including use of flash bangs—were unconstitutional, Fox 32 Chicago reported.
A federal judge on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction against federal agents in Chicago to limit the use of force against peaceful protesters and journalists. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis's move comes in response to a lawsuit alleging agents used excessive force during an immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
What People Are Saying
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wrote on X on Saturday: “This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction. Over the past two months, there has been an increase in assaults 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.”
Alderman Michael Rodriguez said in a post on Facebook, per Fox 32 Chicago: “They’re doing things that are unconstitutional, that are illegal...They are causing fear and mayhem in our communities and that's unacceptable."
What Happens Next?
The DHS and CPD will continue their investigation into Saturday's shooting and attack.
Meanwhile, court hearings related to previous incidents involving federal agents in Chicago are scheduled to proceed, including testimony about evidence handling and use of force.
Update 11/8/25, 3:25 p.m. ET: This story has been updated with more information.
Update 11/8/25, 4:27 p.m. ET: This story has been updated with more information.
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