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Incident Details
In a flash of gunfire on Wednesday morning in Glen Burnie, Maryland, two civilians were struck by bullets fired from federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Police responded to a report at about 10:50 a.m. The agents were the only officials involved in the shooting. They approached a white van that attempted to run them over. The agents fired at the van, which accelerated until it came to a stop in a wooded area. Both civilians suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital.
Official Statements
Department of Homeland Security officials said both civilians involved in the altercation with ICE are in the U.S. illegally. They did not indicate whether either of the men had been arrested. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “Continued efforts to encourage illegal aliens and violent agitators to actively resist ICE will only lead to more violent incidents,” in a statement.
Investigations
Anne Arundel police will investigate the shooting. The FBI is investigating the alleged assault on the agents, and ICE is conducting an internal investigation.
Key Takeaways
- ICE agents fired at a white van, striking two civilians.
- Both civilians were injured but not with life-threatening wounds and were hospitalized.
- Multiple investigations are underway by local police, the FBI, and ICE.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local communities.
