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Investigators Probe San Bernardino Shooting as Federal and Community Accounts Clash

The Department of Homeland Security has opened an investigation to assess whether a Customs and Border Protection officer’s self-defense claim is supported by community video footage

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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

  • The shooting occurred during a targeted immigration enforcement operation when a CBP agent discharged his firearm at a vehicle in San Bernardino.
  • DHS officials say an officer fired after the driver allegedly struck and injured two agents with his car, a claim not visible in available footage.
  • Video released by the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice shows masked agents breaking windows and firing three shots without capturing the alleged vehicle strike.
  • San Bernardino police initially withdrew under the California Values Act before returning to manage crowds when told the suspect was wanted for assaulting a federal officer.
  • Advocacy groups highlight that the individual has no criminal record and are demanding independent oversight and full transparency of federal enforcement actions.