Shots Fired at CBP Agents in Chicago During Operation Blitz

URGENT UPDATE: Shots were fired at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in Chicago on November 8 during a law enforcement operation aimed at enforcing federal immigration laws. The incident unfolded in the Little Village neighborhood, where an unidentified male in a black Jeep targeted federal agents, prompting a dangerous standoff.

The shooting occurred near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue as agents detained a young woman, which sparked protests. Witnesses reported that the male assailant fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene.

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction,”

stated the Department of Homeland Security in a post on X, highlighting a worrying surge in assaults against federal law enforcement over the last two months.

Following the gunfire, Chicago police responded rapidly to restore order, but tensions escalated as some protesters threw bricks and a paint can at CBP vehicles. No arrests have been made at this time, and federal authorities are actively searching for the suspect in the black Jeep.

Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez criticized the CBP response, stating that agents “came out of their vehicles pointing their weapons” and used tear gas on demonstrators. In the chaos, one police officer was struck by a vehicle and transported to a local hospital, though his condition remains unreported.

The violence did not cease with the initial shooting. CBP agents continued their enforcement activities near 26th and Pulaski, where they deployed tear gas to disperse protesters during the detention of another individual. Many protesters took to using whistles and car horns to alert the community of ongoing CBP operations, particularly during an incident near 25th and Sawyers.

Authorities are urging calm as tensions remain high in the community. The situation is developing, and further updates are expected as federal law enforcement continues operations and investigations.

This alarming event underscores the escalating confrontations between law enforcement and the community, raising critical questions about safety and civil liberties in the context of immigration enforcement. The violence must end, and officials are calling for community support to ensure the safety of all involved. Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent situation.