I mean, this isn’t even much of a story at all for the San Francisco media (the San Fran Chronicle seemed more concerned about the road delays), but, of course the Washington Post has to get hysterical
ICE officers fire at suspect during vehicle stop in California
The agency did not say whether the man was struck. The shooting comes amid mounting scrutiny over the tactics of federal immigration officers.
And, of course they want to position this as “ICE Bad!” in the headline and subhead
A man was taken to the hospital Tuesday after Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers fired at him during a targeted vehicle stop in Patterson, California, federal authorities said.
The officers were seeking to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez when the shooting took place, acting ICE director Todd M. Lyons said in a statement. The statement described Mendoza Hernandez as an undocumented immigrant. Lyons said he was a gang member wanted in El Salvador for questioning in a murder investigation but did not provide evidence to back up that allegation.
Lyons said Mendoza Hernandez “weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run an officer over,” prompting officers to fire “defensive shots to protect themselves, their fellow agents and the public.”
He did not say whether the man was struck by the bullets or provide the status of his medical condition.
Well of course the WP goes with “did not provide evidence”. Maybe they could have reached out to the El Salvador government for confirmation? That’s what reporters do.
The incident follows months of mounting scrutiny over the tactics of ICE officers and other federal immigration personnel, including the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis in January. In more than a dozen shootings by federal officers since last summer, the Trump administration has accused those who were shot of being the aggressors, saying many used their vehicles to try to injure federal officers.
This has what to do with anything? You’d think Americans would be happy that a member of a violent gang wanted on a murder charge was detained. But, not when Orange Man Bad is in office. These people are seriously broken.
OK Virginia – up to you to Protect and Defend Democracy – VOTE “NO” ON THE GERRYMANDERING REFERENDUM
https://commoncts.blogspot.com/2026/04/ok-virginia-up-to-you-to-protect-and.html
There is a video of the miscreant backing away and trying to flee. But, while he’s Pretti much not a Good guy, he’s still alive.
The honorable Mr Dana makes a joke about an American citizen murdered by the Mad King and his ICE goons. Haha.
Americans should arm themselves against the Mad King and his stasi.
Is our maddened Missourian calling for an armed revolution?
How else are we to interpret this but as a call to armed insurrection?
I don’t think that the distinguished Mr Dowd has thought this through. Which ‘side’ in this great land has the greater number of firearms and most ammunition?
If Mr Dana believes I’m calling for armed insurrection he should turn me in. Americans have the right to defend themselves against armed, masked persons without identification. Does Mr Dana not believe in an armed citizenry?
LOL. The target “weaponized” his vehicle in an attempt to run down a goon. Not according to the video.
The patriot, Mr Dana, now advocates for the U.S. military with all their guns and bullets “controlling” American citizens! Is that a cult? Or just a dictatorship?