US Marshal, Suspect Wounded in South LA Immigration Arrest Shooting

A violent confrontation occurred during an immigration enforcement traffic stop in Los Angeles, where an immigrant suspect who had previously escaped custody rammed a U.S. Marshal's vehicle in an attempt to flee. The suspect weaponized his vehicle, prompting officers to fire defensive shots, resulting in injuries to both the suspect, who was shot in the elbow, and a U.S. Marshal, who sustained a hand wound from a ricochet bullet. Both individuals were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident highlights a significant increase in assaults against immigration officers, which officials attribute to resistance encouraged by sanctuary policies. Law enforcement agencies involved, including the U.S. Marshals and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, confirmed the shooting and emphasized the quick decision-making to protect public safety. The case remains under investigation, with local police providing perimeter control but not directly involved in the shooting.