U.S. Border Patrol agents conducting an immigration operation in Chicago were attacked by a crowd and shot at on Saturday. An illegal Mexican immigrant with a long list of criminal activity has been made.
The unidentified perpetrator was previously convicted of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon/vehicle, felony possession of a weapon, and illegal entry, the Department of Homeland Security said.
“He is currently marked as a violator of the Laken Riley Act, pending charges related to assaulting officers,” the agency added.
“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction,” according to a Department of Homeland Security statement. “Over the past two months, we’ve seen an increase in assaults and obstruction targeting federal law enforcement during operations. These confrontations highlight the dangers our agents face daily and the escalating aggression toward law enforcement.”
Agents were in the process of arresting a subject when a man in a black Jeep Wrangler “fired multiple rounds” at agents, then fled the scene.
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, agents were also boxed in by an angry crowd, which threw bricks and paint cans at Border Patrol vehicles. After being aided by the Chicago Police Department, Border Patrol headed towards an FBI facility but was met by multiple vehicles that tried to ram or impede them.
Today, U.S. Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, when an unknown male driving a black Jeep fired shots at agents and fled the scene. An unknown number of agitators also threw a paint can and…
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) November 8, 2025
The agents also encountered protesters when entering and leaving the FBI facility.
“As the rioters refused to comply with basic instructions and began throwing objects, Border Patrol deployed crowd control measures, cleared the area, and proceeded to a Sam’s Club parking lot,” DHS said. “Individuals stalked and followed the convoy into the parking lot and a vehicle rammed a Border Patrol’s vehicle. Three suspects were immediately arrested for assault.”
Eight U.S. citizens and one illegal alien were arrested for assaulting Border Patrol agents. No agents were hurt in the attacks, DHS said.
🚨 CHICAGO BLOODBATH: Gunman UNLOADS on ICE Heroes – Sanctuary Savages Strike Back!
🚨BREAKING: Black Jeep gunman FIRES at Border Patrol in Little Village raid – 3K+ illegals BUSTED already. No hits, but mobs HURL bricks & paint cans at feds in pure ANARCHY!
Pritzker &… pic.twitter.com/o9PFL1XkUR
— ⁿᵉʷˢ Trump pulse (@pulse_trump) November 8, 2025
DHS blamed Democrat politicians and their sanctuary city policies for a rise in violence against immigration agents.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called the violence against law enforcement “unprecedented.”
“These attacks are the consequence of vitriolic smears from sanctuary politicians and the media,” she said. “Just last week, Chicago and national media falsely accused law enforcement of raiding a daycare center. Now, they are silent when our agents come under gunfire.”
McLaughlin added: “Make no mistake: Our mission will continue despite the violence. To any Antifa terrorist in Chicago: You will not stop us. You will not slow us down. And if you lay a hand on law enforcement, you will face the consequences.”
Federal law enforcement is scouring security footage to find a suspect in the shooting, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told Fox News.
“They are out there scouring all leads, surveillance footage, things like that,” “We’re going to find them. We’ve made it clear that if you put your hands on an ICE agent or Border Patrol agent, or If you threaten [agents], shoot at them, throw rocks, we’re going to find you and we’re going to prosecute you.”
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons on the search for the savage who shot at immigration agents in Chicago:
"They are out there scouring all leads, surveillance footage… We're going to find them… If you threaten [agents], shoot at them, throw rocks, we're going to find you, and… pic.twitter.com/gb9hNwOCg7
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 10, 2025
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks said: “Attacks on law enforcement agents during official operations will not be tolerated. Those responsible will be identified, investigated, and prosecuted. There will be consequences.”
Attacks on law enforcement agents during official operations will not be tolerated. Those responsible will be identified, investigated, and prosecuted. There will be consequences. https://t.co/xIlmfM6O9t
— Chief Michael W. Banks (@USBPChief) November 8, 2025
The Trump administration launched Operation Midway Blitz in the Chicago area in early September, which so far has resulted in over 3,000 illegals arrested.
