Federal agents open fire on family vehicle during San Bernardino immigration enforcement operation
Aug 22, 2025·Location: San Bernardino, CA

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers opened fire during an immigration enforcement operation in San Bernardino, California on Saturday, firing three shots at a departing vehicle. Masked agents in unmarked vehicles surrounded the family's truck with weapons drawn and broke windows without identifying themselves, prompting the driver to flee out of fear. Federal authorities claimed the action was self-defense after the vehicle struck two officers, though no agents were injured. The family later refused to allow agents into their home without a warrant, and federal agents surrounded the residence for several hours.
Sources
- Federal immigration agents shoot San Bernardino man
- CBS News
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- Border Patrol Agents Fired On SoCal Driver Who Hit Them, DHS Says. Video Doesn't Show That.
patch.com·Aug 18, 2025·archived copy
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