A routine enforcement action in Glen Burnie, Maryland, turned violent when federal immigration agents fired at a white van, striking one person and injuring another.
Incident Overview
The incident took place on a Wednesday morning, with Anne Arundel County Police arriving at about 10:50 a.m. to respond to a report of a shooting involving federal agents. The agents were the only officials involved in the exchange, according to the police.
Police Response
Anne Arundel police said the agents approached a white van that attempted to run them over. The police noted that the vehicle accelerated after the agents fired, then came to a stop in a wooded area.
Agent Actions
Federal immigration agents fired at the moving vehicle. The agents’ shots caused the van to accelerate and then halt in the woods, as reported by police.
Vehicle Behavior
The white van was described as attempting to run the agents over before it accelerated. It ultimately stopped in a wooded area, according to the police statement.
Injuries and Medical Care
Both civilians struck by the shots were taken to a hospital. Police confirmed that neither person suffered life-threatening injuries.
DHS Statement on Status
Department of Homeland Security officials said both civilians involved in the altercation with ICE are in the U.S. illegally. The officials did not indicate whether either man had been arrested.
Assistant Secretary’s Comment
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “Continued efforts to encourage illegal aliens and violent agitators to actively resist ICE will only lead to more violent incidents.”
Investigations
Anne Arundel police will investigate the shooting. The FBI is investigating the alleged assault on the agents, and ICE is conducting an internal investigation.
Agency Roles
The incident involved only ICE agents, as noted by the police. No other federal or local officers were present during the exchange.
Community Impact
The shooting occurred in Glen Burnie, a suburb of Baltimore, and prompted immediate medical attention for the injured civilians.
Legal Status
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the civilians were in the United States illegally, but did not provide details about any arrest.
Medical Outcomes
Both injured civilians were transported to a hospital. Police reported that neither suffered life-threatening injuries.
Police Statement
Anne Arundel police said the agents approached a white van that attempted to run them over. The agents fired at the van, which accelerated until coming to a stop in a wooded area.
ICE Statement
ICE officials said the agents were the only officials involved in the shooting. The agency is conducting an internal investigation.
FBI Statement
The FBI is investigating the alleged assault on the agents. The investigation is part of a broader review of the incident.
Key Takeaways
- ICE agents fired at a white van in Glen Burnie, Maryland, injuring two civilians.
- The van accelerated toward the agents before stopping in a wooded area.
- Anne Arundel police, FBI, and ICE are conducting investigations.
The incident highlights the tensions that can arise during federal enforcement actions and underscores the ongoing scrutiny of ICE operations.
