Credited from: ALJAZEERA
On Wednesday, in Glen Burnie, Maryland, two individuals were hospitalized after a shooting incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The event unfolded when agents were carrying out an operation targeting two men they believed were living in the U.S. illegally, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and reported by HuffPost and Reuters.
The situation escalated when the driver of a van allegedly tried to evade arrest by driving into the agents' vehicles and towards the officers. In response, the ICE agents fired their service weapons, injuring the driver and a passenger in the vehicle, as detailed by the DHS and confirmed by Al Jazeera.
Local reports indicate that the driver, who was shot, is currently stable, while the passenger sustained minor injuries. Maryland Governor Wes Moore acknowledged the incident on social media, stating he is in touch with local authorities to provide necessary support as investigations continue. Both HuffPost and Reuters reported on the governor's response.
This incident reflects ongoing tensions surrounding ICE operations, which have been scrutinized for violent confrontations in the past. Previous similar incidents, such as one reported in Minnesota, highlight the potential for escalation during enforcement actions, especially when suspects attempt to resist, as noted in Al Jazeera.