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Man shot seven times by ICE, detained in solitary with untreated wounds, whereabouts unknown during medical appointment

Jun 27, 2026 · Patterson, CA, El Salvador

Man shot seven times by ICE, detained in solitary with untreated wounds, whereabouts unknown during medical appointment

Carlos Iván Mendoza Hernández was shot seven times by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Patterson, Stanislaus County, California on April 8, 2026. According to dashcam video and eyewitness accounts, Hernández reversed away from officers who had drawn weapons, then drove forward as agents opened fire; ICE stated he attempted to run over agents with his vehicle. While hospitalized at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, FBI agents accessed his HIPAA-protected medical records without clear authorization or warrant, prompting concerns from his federal public defenders. After discharge, Hernández was arrested by the FBI and placed in solitary confinement at California City Detention Center with his gunshot wound injuries remaining unaddressed. On June 27, 2026, he was removed from the facility for a scheduled medical appointment to evaluate bullet fragments, but his family received no updates for hours and the detention center refused to confirm his whereabouts or safety.

Timeline

Jun 27, 2026Hernández removed from California City Detention Center for scheduled medical appointment to evaluate bullet fragments; family receives no updates and detention center refuses to confirm his whereabouts or safety for hours
Apr 8, 2026Carlos Iván Mendoza Hernández shot seven times by ICE agents during traffic stop in Patterson, Stanislaus County; transported to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto in stable condition
Apr 8, 2026FBI agents accessed Hernández's HIPAA-protected medical records, including drug test results, without warrant, subpoena, or clear court authorization
Apr 8, 2026After hospital discharge, Hernández arrested by FBI and transferred to solitary confinement at California City Detention Center; medical needs from gunshot wounds remain unaddressed

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