ICE agents shoot and injure man in Patterson, California

On April 7, 2026, ICE agents shot and injured a man in Patterson, a town located 145 kilometers southeast of San Francisco. According to ICE Director Todd Lyons, the incident occurred as agents approached a vehicle driven by a suspected gang member from El Salvador. ICE officials state the individual attempted to use his car as a weapon to run over an officer, prompting agents to open fire. The suspect was transported to a hospital for treatment of his wounds. ICE identifies the man as a foreign national residing in the U.S. illegally and wanted in connection with a homicide investigation. The FBI has responded to the scene to assist in the investigation and has cordoned off the area. Reuters noted that it has not been able to independently verify the details of the incident provided by ICE. Data from the Department of Homeland Security indicates an increase in vehicular attacks against ICE officers during the current presidential term.