ICE agent fires on man after he dragged agent 'a significant distance' with his car
NBC News·2025-09-13 00:01

Incident Summary - A fatal shooting occurred during an ICE operation in Franklin Park, a suburb of Chicago, involving Sio Viega Gonzalez [1] - ICE reported Viegas Gonzalez drove his car at law enforcement officers, leading to the shooting [1] - The officer involved sustained severe injuries and feared for his life [1] Background of the Deceased - DHS described Viegas Gonzalez as a criminal illegal alien with a history of reckless driving [2] - Public records showed Viegas Gonzalez pleaded guilty to four traffic violations, including speeding, with the most recent in 2013 [2] - Viegas Gonzalez is from Mexico [4] Immigration Enforcement Context - The incident followed weeks of protests against immigration raids in Chicago [3] - President Trump dubbed the crackdown "Operation Midway Blitz" targeting Democratic cities [3] - Tensions were already high in and around Chicago ahead of Mexican Independence Day celebrations [4] Crime Statistics - Violent crime in Memphis is down 17% this year [3]

ICE agent fires on man after he dragged agent 'a significant distance' with his car - Reportify