ICE Shooting in Chicago Suburb Sparks Outrage

An ICE agent shot and killed a man named Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez in Franklin Park, Illinois, during a traffic stop.

The government says the man, who was in the country illegally, tried to escape and hurt an officer.

The officer also sustained injuries.

Local residents are angry and sad.

They held a memorial service.

Many are immigrants themselves.

They worry about their safety and are calling for answers about what happened and justice.

Some are afraid of being separated from their families.

The incident occurred amid increased ICE operations.