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ICE Vehicle Strikes Man During Texas Arrest Operation

Conflicting video and family accounts raise questions about ICE vehicle tactics as local investigators review footage.

Overview

  • Federal agents attempted to stop a vehicle in west Harris County and, during the encounter on October 10, an ICE vehicle struck Miguel Parra-Hernández after he fled on foot.
  • Parra-Hernández was hospitalized with fractures to both legs, underwent stabilizing care and remains in custody while recovering.
  • ICE has said Parra-Hernández ran in front of an ICE vehicle, but the agency has not publicly identified the driver involved in the incident.
  • Video obtained by national and local outlets appears to show an ICE SUV maneuvering toward a running man before he is seen on the ground, a detail family members cite in challenging the official account.
  • The Harris County Office of Special Investigations is leading a review of surveillance and body-camera images, and the episode has renewed scrutiny of ICE vehicle tactics and agency accountability during enforcement operations.