Overview
- The remains of Silverio Villegas González arrived in Irimbo, Michoacán on September 25 after a transfer through Guadalajara and were delivered to his family for burial.
- Mexico’s foreign ministry said the Chicago consulate managed the paperwork and covered repatriation expenses at the family’s request.
- ICE says Villegas resisted arrest during a September 12 operation in Franklin Park, struck and dragged an agent with his vehicle, and was shot by an officer who feared for his life.
- Footage from responding police captures the moments after the shooting and includes an officer saying the agent’s injuries were “not serious,” while the involved ICE agents did not have body cameras.
- Local reports say the FBI and Justice Department collected evidence at the scene, and community services, vigils, and calls from officials including Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Claudia Sheinbaum continue to press for accountability.