Known and Suspected ICE Agent-Involved Shootings and Deaths Since January 1, 2025

January 8, 2026
11:31 am

Fatal Shootings by ICE Agents

1. Renee Nicole Good — Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date: January 7, 2026 (Wednesday, ~9:30 AM)

Location: South Minneapolis residential area

Victim: Renee Nicole Good, 37-year-old white female, mother of three

Circumstances: During an ICE enforcement operation in south Minneapolis, agents conducted a traffic stop. Video footage obtained by bystanders shows an agent positioned in front of Good’s vehicle while she reversed, then turned her wheels and moved forward. An agent standing in front of the vehicle fired at least two shots through the windshield at close range. Good’s vehicle lost control and crashed into a parked vehicle nearby. She was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center where she died from her injuries.cnn+1

Federal Account: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated the officer acted “in self-defense,” claiming Good “weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them—an act of domestic terrorism.” DHS claimed the officer and other agents were injured and expected to make full recoveries.pbs+1

Local Officials’ Response: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly disputed the federal narrative after reviewing video footage, stating the incident appeared “reckless.” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz posted on social media: “Don’t believe this propaganda machine.” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara stated Good did not appear to be the “target of any law enforcement investigation or activity.”kpbs+2

Investigation Status: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension initially collaborated with FBI but was later excluded from the investigation when the U.S. Attorney’s office transferred the case to FBI sole jurisdiction. The LA County District Attorney is conducting review.latimes+1

Sources:themarshallproject+6

2. Keith Porter — Los Angeles, California

Date: December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve, ~10:40 p.m.)

Location: Village Pointe Apartments, Northridge, Los Angeles

Victim: Keith Porter, 43-year-old Black male, father of two

Circumstances: An off-duty ICE agent living at the same apartment complex shot and killed Porter. According to DHS, the agent heard gunfire outside his apartment that sounded as if it was getting closer. The agent retrieved his ICE-authorized firearm, left his apartment, and confronted Porter, whom DHS identified as an “active shooter.” DHS claims the agent identified himself and Porter aimed a rifle at him, at which point the agent ordered Porter to put down the weapon. When Porter allegedly did not comply, the agent shot him. DHS further claimed Porter fired three rounds at the officer before dying.abc7+2

Disputed Account: Porter’s family and advocates claim he was firing a gun into the air as part of New Year’s Eve celebrations, a common but illegal Los Angeles practice. Attorney Jamal Tooson stated: “What should have been an arrest and possible citation has turned into a death sentence and potentially cold-blooded murder from an ICE agent who was not equipped to handle the situation.”abc7

Tooson claimed witnesses heard an agent demanding Porter “put down the rifle” multiple times but never identified himself as law enforcement. He further disputed whether there was any “exchange of gunfire,” claiming he heard only three shots total. Tooson noted that other residents at the complex were also firing guns into the air and “only one was murdered.”latimes

Investigation Status: LAPD homicide department is investigating. The case is complicated by the fact that the off-duty ICE agent had no body camera footage (not required for off-duty officers), and building security cameras did not capture the actual shooting. No local investigative agency has compulsion authority over federal agents.latimes

Sources:sanfernandosun+3

3. Silverio Villegas-González — Chicago, Illinois

Date: September 12, 2025 (Thursday morning)

Location: Franklin Park, suburban Chicago (Illinois)

Victim: Silverio Villegas-González, 38-year-old male from Mexico

Circumstances: During a traffic stop as part of Operation Midway Blitz (ICE’s immigration enforcement operation in Chicago), agents pulled over Villegas-González’s vehicle. According to ICE, Villegas-González resisted arrest and attempted to flee in his vehicle, striking an officer. DHS claimed the officer was seriously injured and required hospitalization.nytimes+2

Contradicting Evidence: Body camera footage obtained by Chicago Sun-Times shows the ICE agent involved describing his injuries as “nothing major” immediately after the incident, contradicting DHS’s account of serious injury. Eyewitness testimony and video analysis indicate the vehicle moved forward at approximately 2 mph and there is no clear evidence of actual contact between vehicle and officer. One witness stated the officer attempted to grab the door handle as the car moved away to merge into traffic in a typical, safe manner.wikipedia+3

Background: Villegas-González had lived in Chicago for 20 years and had no criminal history. He had just dropped one of his children off at school/daycare before the traffic stop.themarshallproject+1

Investigation Status: Death remains under investigation by Homeland Security. No charges have been filed against the officer.apnews+1

Sources:nytimes+3

4. Unnamed 31-Year-Old Mexican National — Rio Grande City, Texas

Date: December 11, 2025 (Wednesday, ~4:00 p.m.)

Location: Riverbank west of Rio Grande City Port of Entry, Starr County, Texas

Victim: Unidentified 31-year-old male from Mexico

Circumstances: U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents (related federal agency) were conducting targeted immigration enforcement operations near the Rio Grande. Agents observed a group of individuals, allegedly wearing camouflage, walking north near the border. Agents approached and identified themselves. The group attempted to flee back toward Mexico. One agent attempted to arrest the 31-year-old individual. After approximately two minutes of physical altercation, the agent discharged his firearm three times, striking the victim.latintimes+1

Response & Transport: Backup agents arrived at 4:25 p.m. and began CPR. Emergency medical services transported the victim to Starr County Hospital in Rio Grande City, where he was pronounced dead at 5:08 p.m.krgv+1

Investigation Status: Texas Rangers investigating the incident. An autopsy was conducted with findings reported to CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility. Investigation ongoing.krgv

Sources:southernborder+3

Non-Fatal ICE Agent Shootings

5. Carlitos Ricardo Parias — South Los Angeles

Date: October 21, 2025

Location: South Los Angeles neighborhood

Victim: Carlitos Ricardo Parias, 44-year-old, known as “RichardLA” on TikTok (130,000+ followers)

Circumstances: Federal agents (ICE and U.S. Marshals) used their vehicles to box in Parias’s vehicle. Body camera footage shows an ICE officer breaking the passenger window with one hand while holding a firearm in the other, repeatedly shouting “break the window.” As the officer smashed the window, the car began to rev, creating smoke. The officer pulled out his gun while continuing to break the window.latimes

Video Evidence: Body camera footage shows Parias raising his hands and asking why he was being detained. The officer shouted to other agents “Get him out.” Agents told Parias that if he moves, “they’ll shoot.” Seconds later, the officer discharged his weapon. Parias screamed “Mi mano” (My hand) as he was struck in the elbow. A deputy U.S. Marshal was struck by a ricochet bullet in the hand.latimes

Prosecution Dismissal: Parias was charged with assault on a federal officer. However, on December 28, 2025, U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin dismissed the case with prejudice, citing constitutional violations. The judge found Parias had been illegally deprived of access to counsel while held in immigration detention and that the government failed to comply with discovery deadlines, including timely release of body-worn camera footage. The judge emphasized that Parias’s vehicle did not appear to be moving when the officer opened fire.instagram+1

Current Status: Following release from federal custody on bond, Parias was immediately transferred to ICE custody on November 24 and held at Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County.latimes

Sources:nbcnews+3

6. Jose Garcia-Sorto — Phoenix, Arizona

Date: October 29, 2025 (Tuesday, early morning)

Location: Interstate 17 northbound near Dove Valley Road, north Phoenix

Victim: Jose Garcia-Sorto, male from Honduras

Circumstances: ICE agents conducted a traffic stop. Garcia-Sorto initially complied by stopping but then attempted to drive away when agents approached. DHS claims Garcia-Sorto attempted to ram an ICE vehicle, causing an officer to fear for his life and fire two shots. Garcia-Sorto was hospitalized in stable condition and later discharged.newsweekyoutube

Investigation Status: Gilbert Police took over the shooting investigation.youtube

Sources:cronkitenews.azpbs+1youtube

7. Marimar Martinez — Chicago, Illinois

Date: October 4, 2025

Location: Brighton Park neighborhood (39th Street and South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago)

Victim: Marimar Martinez, 30-year-old U.S. citizen, female

Circumstances: While driving in her neighborhood to warn residents about ICE operations, Martinez was followed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in a vehicle behind her. Body camera footage obtained by CNN shows the CBP agent aiming an assault rifle at her vehicle and shouting “do something, bitch” before opening fire, striking her five times in the arms and legs. The agent shot her with an assault rifle in broad daylight during an active enforcement operation.fox9+1

Legal Case & Video Evidence: Martinez was initially charged with assault and resisting federal officers, with prosecutors claiming she rammed a CBP vehicle. However, body camera footage contradicted this account. Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss charges on November 20, 2025, and U.S. District Judge granted dismissal on November 21, 2025. The judge found the government’s defense “fell apart” due to text messages and vehicle movement evidence. Body camera video showed agents had struck Martinez’s vehicle, not the reverse.cnn+2

Aftermath: Martinez survived with multiple gunshot wounds and significant psychological trauma. She described being a “survivor” of the injustice rather than a victim. Defense attorney presented evidence of text messages from the involved agent appearing to show him boasting about his shooting skills.cnn

Sources:abc7chicago+2youtube

8. Carlos Jimenez — Ontario, California

Date: October 30, 2025 (Thursday morning, ~6:30 a.m.)

Location: South Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, California (near school bus stop)

Victim: Carlos Jimenez, 24-year-old U.S. citizen

Circumstances: Jimenez was driving to work at a local food bank when he observed ICE agents conducting a traffic stop at a location where a school bus stop was frequented by local schoolchildren. According to his attorneys, Jimenez pulled over to warn the agents: “Hey, there’s a bunch of kids about to be across the street, cuz they’re going to school.”lataco

A verbal altercation ensued. One agent approached Jimenez’s vehicle with a firearm drawn and threatening language with pepper spray. When Jimenez drove away from the threatening agents, an ICE officer shot him through the back passenger window, striking him in the right shoulder. The bullet lodged in his shoulder and remained there as of November 10, 2025. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin claimed Jimenez had “reversed directly at them,” but attorneys and witnesses dispute this account, noting he was driving forward and away from agents.lataco

Prosecution: Jimenez was initially detained and charged with assault on a federal officer using a deadly weapon. However, on November 21, 2025, a grand jury indicted him on this charge despite questionable circumstances. Jimenez remained in West Valley Detention Center, held with a bullet still lodged in his shoulder. He pleaded not guilty on November 25, 2025.latimes+1

Sources:abc7+3

9 & 10. Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins and Solomon Antonio Serrano-Esquivel — Glen Burnie, Maryland

Date: December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve, ~10:51 a.m.)

Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland (500 block of West Court)

Victims:

Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins, male from Portugal (visa overstay)
Solomon Antonio Serrano-Esquivel, male from El Salvador

Circumstances: ICE agents approached a white van containing two undocumented immigrants and ordered the driver to turn off the engine. When the driver refused and began ramming ICE vehicles and driving toward agents, ICE officers opened fire in self-defense. The driver sustained gunshot wounds and crashed the van between two buildings. The passenger suffered whiplash injuries from the crash.nbcnews+1youtube

Outcome: Both individuals hospitalized in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Neither sustained serious injuries, and ICE agents did not sustain serious injuries.abcnews.go

Investigation: Anne Arundel County Police investigating the shooting; FBI investigating alleged assault on agents; ICE conducting internal investigation.nbcnews+1

Sources:youtube+1abcnews.go+1

Incidents Involving Violence/Weapons But Not Direct ICE Agent Shootings

Juan Carlos Rodriguez Romero — St. Paul, Minnesota

Date: December 21, 2025 (Sunday morning)

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota (apartment complex residential area)

Victim: Juan Carlos Rodriguez Romero, 54-year-old male from Cuba

Circumstances: ICE deportation officers attempted a traffic stop. Rodriguez Romero refused commands and attempted to flee in his SUV. He accelerated toward ICE officers on foot, lost control, and struck two parked cars. During a second apprehension attempt at his apartment complex parking lot, Rodriguez Romero accelerated toward officers again and struck one officer. An officer fired two shots (which did not strike Rodriguez Romero) at the vehicle. Rodriguez Romero rammed another ICE vehicle before attempting to flee on foot into his apartment. Officers subdued him, but he bit one officer, drawing blood.justice+1

Injuries: Two ICE officers transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries: bruised ribs, dislocated finger, and bite wound. Rodriguez Romero was evaluated at hospital and placed in ICE custody.cnn+1

Background: Rodriguez Romero entered the U.S. in 2024 through Biden’s CBP One app.abc3340+1

Charges: Indicted January 4, 2026, on two counts of Assault on Federal Officer with Dangerous Weapon and one count of Assault on Federal Officer.justice

Sources:opb+3

Deaths During ICE Operations (Not Direct Agent Shootings)

Jaime Alanis — Camarillo, California

Date: July 10-12, 2025

Location: Glass House Farms, Camarillo, California

Victim: Jaime Alanis, 57-year-old male from Mexico

Circumstances: During an ICE raid on July 10, 2025, at Glass House Farms (a state-licensed cannabis cultivation facility that also grows tomatoes and cucumbers), agents deployed in unmarked military-style vehicles using excessive force including rubber bullets, tasers, and tear gas. Alanis, who had worked at the farm for a decade, fled from agents and climbed onto a greenhouse roof. He fell approximately 30 feet onto concrete below, suffering catastrophic injuries: broken neck, fractured skull, and severed arteries.singletonschreiber+2

Hospitalization & Death: Alanis was placed on life support at Ventura County Medical Center. The family disconnected life support on July 12 after brain function tests showed “no positive outcomes.” He was pronounced dead on July 12, 2025. Alanis had spent a decade working at the farm and sent his earnings to his wife and daughter in Mexico.nytimes+1

Disputed Narrative: DHS claims Alanis was not being pursued by authorities and voluntarily climbed onto the roof. However, his family and the United Farm Workers union claim he was being chased by agents when he fell. The UFW stated: “The death of Jamie was entirely preventable and resulted from ICE’s reckless use of military-style tactics against peaceful farmworkers.”politico+1

Legal Action: The family, represented by The Simon Law Group and Singleton Schreiber, filed a Federal Tort Claims Act notice of claim against ICE seeking accountability.singletonschreiber

Sources:workerscompensation+4

Josué Castro Rivera — Norfolk, Virginia

Date: October 23, 2025 (Thursday, ~11:00 a.m.)

Location: Interstate 264 (eastbound), Norfolk, Virginia (Military Highway interchange)

Victim: Josué Castro Rivera, 24-year-old male from Honduras

Circumstances: During an ICE targeted traffic stop, agents attempted to detain Castro Rivera and three other passengers in his vehicle after determining they were in the country illegally. Castro Rivera fled on foot and attempted to cross the busy Interstate 264. He was struck by a 2002 Ford pickup truck and pronounced dead at the scene.nytimes+1

Background: Castro Rivera had lived in the United States since 2021 and was working as a gardener to send money to his family in Honduras. He was en route to a gardening job with colleagues when pulled over.abc7chicago+1

ICE Response: DHS stated that an ICE officer performed CPR on Castro Rivera in an attempt to save him and took time to “mourn and pray” with the three detained passengers who witnessed his death.nytimes

Sources:pbs+3youtube

Summary of Fatalities and Injuries

Key Patterns and Observations

Vehicle-Related Incidents: All four fatal shootings by ICE agents and most non-fatal shootings involved victims in vehicles, with federal officials consistently claiming self-defense based on alleged vehicular threats.nytimes

Contradictory Video Evidence: In multiple cases—Good, Villegas-González, Parias, and Martinez—video footage obtained by news organizations or presented in court proceedings has contradicted or undermined official DHS narratives of the incidents.fox9+2

Charges Dismissed: Multiple criminal cases brought against shooting victims have been dismissed by federal judges, including Parias (December 28, 2025) and Martinez (November 21, 2025), citing constitutional violations or government failure to present evidence supporting their claims.instagram+2

Limited Accountability: As of January 8, 2026, no ICE or Border Patrol agents have been charged in connection with any fatal or non-fatal shootings. No federal charges have been filed against any officer.apnews+1

Reporting Disparities: DHS frequently issues statements immediately after incidents claiming self-defense and serious officer injuries, yet subsequent body camera footage or investigations reveal injuries characterized as “nothing major” or non-serious.abc3340+1

Note: This detailed accounting is based on official government sources (DHS statements, CBP reports, ICE press releases), news reporting from national outlets (New York Times, Reuters, AP, PBS, CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS), court filings and judicial orders, video evidence obtained and analyzed by news organizations, and statements from victims’ families and their attorneys. The incidents reflect available information as of January 8, 2026.