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<\/a><\/p>\nA 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)<\/p>\n
Witnesses said Gonzalez was tased during the encounter, though the circumstances leading up to the use of force remain unclear.<\/p>\n
Patty Villareal, who lives in the neighborhood, said she witnessed the incident and watched as residents rushed outside to intervene.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
Family members said Gonzalez was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, including a broken arm.<\/p>\n
It remains unclear why federal agents initially approached Gonzalez, a U.S. citizen, or what prompted the confrontation.<\/p>\n
Another neighbor, Hugo Soriano, criticized the agents’ handling of the encounter.<\/p>\n
“I’ve seen animals rounded up more humanely,” Soriano said. “I feel that they need better training and better interaction with the public.”<\/p>\n
As the confrontation unfolded, residents could be heard yelling at the federal agents, demanding answers and questioning their treatment of Gonzalez.<\/p>\n
“We protect our community because this is where we live,” Villareal said.<\/p>\n
The incident has also drawn condemnation from elected officials.<\/p>\n
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson released a video statement expressing concern about the encounter and calling for an examination of what happened.<\/p>\n
“Families shouldn’t have to live in fear in their own neighborhoods,” Richardson said<\/a>, adding that he had directed city staff to verify the circumstances surrounding the incident and document what occurred.<\/p>\n 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)<\/p>\n 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)<\/p>\n 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)<\/p>\n 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)<\/p>\n A U.S. citizen reportedly suffered a broken arm during a physically violent arrest by ICE officers in Long Beach on Oct. 17, 2026. (TT @gustavo.gonzalez890)<\/p>\n A U.S. citizen reportedly suffered a broken arm during a physically violent arrest by ICE officers in Long Beach on Oct. 17, 2026. (TT @gustavo.gonzalez890)<\/p>\n U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia, whose district includes Long Beach, also condemned the agents’ actions in a social media post.<\/p>\n “ICE agents brutally attacked and broke the arm of a North Long Beach resident and U.S. citizen,” Garcia wrote<\/a>. “The videos are horrific and should concern not just our community but the country.”<\/p>\n Bill Essayli, a Trump-appointed federal prosecutor in Southern California, responded to Garcia’s post, criticizing the congressman’s comments and suggesting that compliance with federal agents could prevent similar confrontations.<\/p>\n \u00a0What we know about the 3 deaths at this year’s Burning Man\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n “You’re a sitting member of Congress and you’re encouraging people to obstruct immigration agents enforcing laws enacted by Congress?” Essayli wrote<\/a>. “Shame on you. These incidents would be less common if the targets complied with lawful commands,” he added.<\/p>\n It was not immediately clear whether Gonzalez was facing any charges or whether federal authorities planned to investigate the use of force.<\/p>\n The circumstances surrounding his detention, including why agents targeted him in the first place, remain under scrutiny.<\/p>\n Family members have organized a GoFundMe for Gonzalez <\/a>to help cover the cost of medical bills and recovery.<\/p>\n KTLA has reached out to federal immigration officials about the incident and is awaiting a response.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTLA.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n