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ICE Names Jose Castro-Rivera as Man Killed Fleeing I-264 Stop in Norfolk

ICE says he resisted detention during a targeted operation before running into traffic.

Overview

  • Virginia State Police say the man exited a stopped vehicle around 11 a.m. and was struck by a 2002 Ford pickup on I-264 eastbound at the Military Highway interchange.
  • ICE describes the stop as a targeted, intelligence-based enforcement action and says an officer performed CPR after Castro-Rivera was hit.
  • State police emphasize they were not involved in the pursuit and are investigating the pedestrian crash while working through next-of-kin notifications.
  • Immigration attorneys and advocates report growing fear in immigrant communities as enforcement activity increases and urge residents to understand their legal rights.
  • DHS declined Friday to discuss additional details or policies related to conducting operations on busy roadways, according to NBC News.