U.S. citizen suffers broken arm during violent ICE arrest in Long Beach, family says

KTLA has reached out to federal immigration enforcement officials about this incident and is awaiting a response.

A U.S. citizen was hospitalized with serious injuries after federal immigration agents reportedly used a Taser on him during a violent detention in Long Beach on Saturday, sparking outrage among neighbors and local elected officials.

The incident unfolded Saturday afternoon near Locust Avenue and Ellis Street in North Long Beach, where surveillance video captured several masked federal agents confronting a man identified as Ricardo Gonzalez as he rode an electric bicycle through the neighborhood.

In the footage, an unmarked vehicle appears to block Gonzalez’s path before several agents, some wearing vests marked “ICE,” get out and approach him.

Video of the confrontation shows Gonzalez being surrounded by agents before he is taken to the ground, handcuffed and detained as nearby residents shout at the officers.

A U.S. citizen reportedly suffered a broken arm during a physically violent arrest by ICE officers in Long Beach on Oct. 17, 2026. (viewer image)

Witnesses said Gonzalez was tased during the encounter, though the circumstances leading up to the use of force remain unclear.

Patty Villareal, who lives in the neighborhood, said she witnessed the incident and watched as residents rushed outside to intervene.

“I saw the guy. He had a hat, e-bike and his glasses,” Villareal said. “After that, our whole community came out. Everybody was trying to defend him because he did nothing wrong. He did nothing wrong.”

Family members said Gonzalez was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, including a broken arm.

It remains unclear why federal agents initially approached Gonzalez, a U.S. citizen, or what prompted the confrontation.

Another neighbor, Hugo Soriano, criticized the agents’ handling of the encounter.

“I’ve seen animals rounded up more humanely,” Soriano said. “I feel that they need better training and better interaction with the public.”

As the confrontation unfolded, residents could be heard yelling at the federal agents, demanding answers and questioning their treatment of Gonzalez.

“We protect our community because this is where we live,” Villareal said.

The incident has also drawn condemnation from elected officials.

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson released a video statement expressing concern about the encounter and calling for an examination of what happened.

“Families shouldn’t have to live in fear in their own neighborhoods,” Richardson said, adding that he had directed city staff to verify the circumstances surrounding the incident and document what occurred.