US immigration agents shot and killed a man near Chicago on Friday after he drove his car at them. The incident happened during an attempted arrest, leading to a deadly confrontation.
- ICE agent shot and killed man near Chicago
- Man allegedly drove vehicle at agents, dragging an officer
- Driver, Silverio Villegas-Gonzales, died in hospital
- Villegas-Gonzales had a history of reckless driving
- Illinois Governor calls for transparency in incident
- Increased immigration enforcement in Chicago area
According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE was trying to arrest Silverio Villegas-Gonzales when he resisted and drove toward agents. An agent was dragged along by his vehicle and feared for his life, prompting him to open fire. Villegas-Gonzales was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly after. The agent sustained severe injuries but remains in stable condition. Villegas-Gonzales, an undocumented migrant with a history of reckless driving, entered the U.S. at an unknown time. Franklin Park police confirmed they were not involved. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called for transparency as the situation develops. The incident occurs amid increased immigration enforcement in Chicago ordered by the Trump administration.
- ICE attempted to arrest Villegas-Gonzales, who resisted and drove at agents.
- An agent was dragged and feared for his life, leading to gunfire.
- Villegas-Gonzales was declared dead shortly after hospital arrival.
- The incident highlights heightened immigration enforcement in the Chicago area.
This event raises concerns over the use of force and immigration policies, especially amid increased enforcement efforts in the region.
The situation remains under investigation, with officials promising a full account of what happened. The incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in Illinois.
