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Federal Agents Fire on Vehicle During San Bernardino Immigration Operation

A cellphone video dispute over whether agents identified themselves has intensified scrutiny over masked enforcement tactics

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: Blake Snell #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after an out during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Overview

  • DHS says the driver struck two CBP agents and prompted officers to fire in self-defense during a targeted stop
  • The family’s cellphone video shows masked agents breaking the vehicle’s windows and discharging three shots as it sped away without identification
  • San Bernardino police initially withheld routine assistance under the California Values Act before aiding with crowd control at DHS’s request
  • Federal officials report at least one person was detained for assaulting an officer but was released despite alleged injuries to agents
  • The Department of Homeland Security has launched an investigation into the officer-involved shooting in San Bernardino