UPDATE: An attorney representing Carlos Jimenez, a U.S. citizen shot by an ICE agent in Ontario, California, is vehemently disputing official claims regarding the incident. The shooting, which occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on October 30, has sparked widespread concern about ICE’s use of force during immigration operations.
Attorney Greg Jackson argues that his client was not attempting to harm officers but was instead trying to alert them that they were parked in front of a school bus stop. “We’re very concerned,” Jackson stated. “It’s not the first time we’ve seen ICE agents shoot at people with little to zero provocation.”
According to ICE, Jimenez allegedly tried to run over officers with his car during a traffic stop involving a gray sedan. They claim he drove up to confront them, reversed, and then accelerated towards the agents, prompting one to open fire from his vehicle. However, Jackson insists that Jimenez was following the officer’s directions when he attempted to make a three-point turn to avoid hitting their cars.
After being shot in the shoulder, Jimenez drove to his home in a nearby mobile home park and asked his wife to take him to the hospital. Jackson alleges that Jimenez did not receive adequate medical treatment at the hospital, as the FBI took him into custody before he could be treated. “They provided him bags for him to vomit in, and they had a medical triage person slap, essentially, a band-aid on him, but no actual treatment,” Jackson revealed.
Jimenez has been charged with one felony count of assault on a federal officer and is currently being held at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga. He was released on a $10,000 bond and is required to wear an ankle monitor.
ICE has issued a statement highlighting the dangers its officers face, reporting a staggering 1,000% increase in assaults against them, including incidents where cars are used as weapons. Officials emphasize that anyone who threatens federal officers will face arrest and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.
Jackson has noted that a federal judge overseeing Jimenez’s case was also involved in a previous incident where ICE agents opened fire in San Bernardino. In that case, charges were later dropped against his client after agents were accused of excessive force.
Jimenez’s attorney has indicated that his client is considering filing a claim for damages against the federal government. “He’s a really sweet guy,” Jackson shared. “He works full-time for a food pantry as a donation coordinator, where he’s worked for the past two to three years. He loves giving back to the community, and this has really shaken him.”
As this story develops, the community is left grappling with the implications of federal enforcement actions and their impact on local residents. Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent situation.
