CHICAGO (WLS) — Someone fired shots at Customs and Border Patrol agents as they conducted an immigration enforcement operation on Chicago’s Southwest Side on Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
In a statement posted to X, DHS said agents were conducting operations near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue in the Little Village neighborhood when the shooting happened.
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An unknown male, who was driving a black Jeep, fired shots at agents and fled the scene, DHS said.
DHS also said “an unknown number of agitators” threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol vehicles.
The Chicago Police Department was called for assistance and cleared the scene, DHS added.
CPD officials confirmed to ABC7 that Chicago police officers responded to the scene for a report of shots fired, and “there are no reports of anyone struck by gunfire.”
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The alleged shooter remains at large, DHS said.
DHS added, “This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction. Over the past two months, we’ve seen an increase in assaults and obstruction targeting federal law enforcement during operations. These confrontations highlight the dangers our agents face daily and the escalating aggression toward law enforcement. The violence must end.”
Further information was not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.
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