Cristian: Venezuelan delivery worker tackled and punched by six masked agents in D.C.
On August 16, 2025, Cristian, a Venezuelan man with a pending asylum claim, was tackled by six masked federal agents as he left a coffee shop in Washington, D.C. with a food delivery order.
Aug 16, 2025Washington, DCCountry of origin: Venezuela
On August 16, 2025, Cristian, a Venezuelan man with a pending asylum claim, was tackled by six masked federal agents as he left a coffee shop in Washington, D.C. with a food delivery order. One agent repeatedly punched him in the head and another appeared to use a stun gun on him. Witnesses said agents did not ask for his name or identification. When witnesses shouted at the agents to identify themselves, only the one agent wearing an ICE badge did.
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