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An illegal alien with suspected ties to two murders in two countries was shot by immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in California Tuesday after allegedly trying to turn his vehicle into a weapon against the officers.
The illegal was identified as Carlos Ivan Mendoza, an alleged gang member wanted for questioning in connection with a murder in California, as well as a murder in his native El Salvador, according to KTVU-TV in Oakland.
His condition was unclear on Tuesday. There were no reports of injuries among ICE agents.
UPDATE: Statement to
@FoxNews
via Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, confirming the above: “On April 7, 2026, ICE officers were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Patterson, CA to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, an 18th Street Gang member wanted in El Salvador for questioning in connection to a murder. As officers approached the car, the wanted gang member weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run an officer over. Following their training, our officers fired defensive shots to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and the public.The illegal alien was taken to a local hospital. The FBI is on the scene. This is a developing situation and we will update the public when more information is available.”
www.westernjournal.com
BJ -
Way to go National Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Thank you President Trump.
The illegal was identified as Carlos Ivan Mendoza, an alleged gang member wanted for questioning in connection with a murder in California, as well as a murder in his native El Salvador, according to KTVU-TV in Oakland.
His condition was unclear on Tuesday. There were no reports of injuries among ICE agents.
UPDATE: Statement to
@FoxNews
via Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, confirming the above: “On April 7, 2026, ICE officers were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Patterson, CA to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, an 18th Street Gang member wanted in El Salvador for questioning in connection to a murder. As officers approached the car, the wanted gang member weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run an officer over. Following their training, our officers fired defensive shots to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and the public.The illegal alien was taken to a local hospital. The FBI is on the scene. This is a developing situation and we will update the public when more information is available.”
Breaking: ICE Officers Shoot Alleged Illegal Alien Gang Member Who 'Weaponized His Vehicle'
Many details were unavailable Tuesday, but ICE's acting director placed blame for the violence squarely on the illegal alien.
www.westernjournal.com
BJ -
Way to go National Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Thank you President Trump.
