US EditionCalifornia Shooting Allegedly Involving ICE Under Investigation in Stanislaus County
Federal officials say the man was wounded during a targeted arrest attempt and the FBI has taken over the investigation.
- On Tuesday, ICE agents shot Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez during a targeted traffic stop in Patterson, California near I-5. The FBI has since taken over as the primary agency investigating the incident.
- ICE Director Todd Lyons stated agents fired in self-defense, claiming Hernandez 'weaponized his vehicle' during the encounter and alleged he is an 18th Street Gang member wanted in El Salvador for questioning regarding a murder.
- Defense attorney Patrick Kolasinski challenged these allegations, producing a 2019 document showing Hernandez was acquitted of the murder charge. Dashcam footage shows his client attempting to flee rather than intentionally driving toward officers.
- Hernandez remains in stable condition at a hospital, though his family and legal team have been denied access to him. They report a 'no-information environment' regarding his detention status and current condition.
- Critics argue the incident reveals flawed ICE training protocols that endanger both agents and the public. The family continues advocating for medical access while the FBI-led investigation proceeds.
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