Shots fired at federal Border Patrol agents during immigration enforcement operation in Chicago
An unidentified driver fired shots at U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents Saturday in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood during an immigration enforcement blitz.
November 9, 2025 - 01:14 AM ET • 2 min read
Shots were fired at U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Saturday while the federal officers were conducting immigration enforcement activities, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The incident occurred in the southwestern Chicago neighborhood, known for its large Mexican immigrant population, as agents were carrying out "Operation Midway Blitz," an ongoing effort to enforce federal immigration laws in the self-declared sanctuary city.
Officials said an unidentified male driving a black Jeep fired shots at the agents near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue before fleeing the scene in his vehicle. No agents were injured in the attack, and no arrests have been made, leaving the shooter at large.
The Chicago Police Department responded to the area following reports of gunfire but confirmed there were no reports of anyone being struck. CPD officers were subsequently called to the scene to assist with crowd control.
DHS characterized the incident as part of a dangerous trend. "This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction," the department stated, noting an increase in assaults targeting federal law enforcement over the past two months.
The shooting occurred amid heightened tensions between federal agents and local residents during the two-month enforcement blitz.
On Saturday, residents were actively protesting the presence of the federal agents. Video footage from the scene showed community members confronting masked agents who were detaining an individual along the roadside. Residents were seen blowing whistles to alert others to the presence of the federal officers.
In addition to the gunfire, DHS reported that agents' vehicles were targeted with projectiles, including a paint can and bricks, during the enforcement operations. Other video evidence showed agents pointing weapons at individuals in the street before local police arrived to manage the crowd.
The enforcement operation has led to multiple detentions in the area, according to local officials. Chicago, like many major U.S. cities, has adopted sanctuary policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, leading to friction when federal agencies conduct independent enforcement sweeps.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with federal authorities searching for the suspect who fled the scene.