The attorney for a man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Stanislaus County spoke this morning.
The shooting happened Tuesday near Interstate 5 in Patterson following a traffic stop.
Dashcam video obtained by KCRA shows the vehicle abruptly backing up, then speeding forward. Moments later, agents open fire.
ICE says the driver “weaponized his vehicle” during the encounter.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons claims the man is a member of the 18th Street Gang and says he’s wanted in El Salvador for questioning in a murder investigation.
The man was rushed to a nearby hospital. He remains in critical condition, while his family strongly denies any criminal ties.
The man’s fiancée and his 2‑year‑old child are expected to attend today’s press conference.
The FBI’s Sacramento office has taken over the investigation. Local authorities confirm they were present at the scene but say they were not involved in the shooting.
ICE claims the man “weaponized his vehicle” during a traffic stop.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons says the suspect is a member of the 18th Street Gang in El Salvador, that is where he is allegedly wanted for questioning for a murder.
The injured man was transported to a nearby hospital following the shooting. The Sacramento Bee is reporting he is in critical condition and that his family denies any criminal ties.
The man’s fiancée and his 2-year-old child are expected to be at Wednesday’s press conference.
