Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Man Fires Shots at Border Patrol Agents During Chicago Immigration Operation
On Saturday, someone driving a black car shot at federal immigration agents in Chicago.
The agents were working as part of an operation that has been arresting people.
Police said that no one was hurt by the shooting.
This happened at the same time that people were protesting the immigration work, and some protestors threw things at the agents' cars.
The person who shot the gun drove away and is still being sought by the police.
Federal officials say that attacks on their agents have been happening more often.
This operation in Chicago has led to many arrests.
A man fired shots at U.S. Border Patrol agents in Chicago during an immigration enforcement operation on Saturday.
The Chicago Police Department confirmed they responded to the scene but stated no one was injured by gunfire.
The suspect, driving a black Jeep, remains at large.
The incident occurred during protests against immigration raids, with DHS reporting that 'agitators' threw objects at Border Patrol vehicles.
The immigration crackdown, known as 'Operation Midway Blitz', has led to over 3,000 arrests since September.
- Who
- A man driving a black Jeep; U.S. Border Patrol agents; Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Chicago Police Department (CPD); protesters.
- What
- A man fired shots at U.S. Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation. Protesters were also present, with DHS reporting objects thrown at vehicles. No one was injured by gunfire.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Little Village neighborhood of Chicago
- Why
- The incident occurred during an immigration enforcement operation amidst protests against immigration raids. The DHS also cited an increase in assaults targeting federal law enforcement.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Chicago Police Department (CPD)
Shooting Incident Details
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
DHS confirmed a man in a black Jeep fired shots at Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation.
Chicago Police Department (CPD)
CPD responded to reports of shots fired and stated that no one was injured by gunfire.
Actions During Protest
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
DHS stated 'agitators' threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol vehicles and noted an increase in assaults targeting federal law enforcement.
Chicago Police Department (CPD)
A Reuters witness observed police detaining a man during an argument with residents following an immigration raid, but did not corroborate claims of bricks and paint cans being thrown.
- Date of Incident
- Saturday
- Location
- Little Village neighborhood of Chicago
- Involved Agencies
- U.S. Border Patrol (CBP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chicago Police Department (CPD)
- Suspect Vehicle
- Black Jeep
- Injuries Reported
- Chicago Police Department reported no one was hit by gunfire.
- Suspect Status
- At large
- Operation Context
- Immigration enforcement operation amid protests against immigration raids ('Operation Midway Blitz').
- Operation Arrests
- Over 3,000 arrests since September.
Sources
Chicago Shooting: What We Know About the Suspect Who Shot Border Patrol Agents
Shots fired in Chicago at immigration officers, Trump administration says
Shots fired in Chicago at US Border Patrol agents, suspect at large, Trump administration says
Man opens fire on Border Patrol agents in Chicago amid Trump's immigration crackdown—What we know
Chicago shooting: Immigration officer accused of lying claims attackers targeted federal agents
Man Fires Shots At Border Patrol Agents In Chicago During Immigration Raid
Shots fired in Chicago at immigration officers, Trump administration says
Man opens fire on immigration officers in Chicago as protests over raids intensify
