"DHS said the officers opened fire to protect themselves. Mendoza was wounded and taken to a hospital, officials said."
"It was unknown if Mendoza had an attorney who could speak on his behalf. The Associated Press could not locate a phone number for him or his family."
"Messages to an immigration detention rapid response hotline and to ICE seeking information on Mendoza were not immediately returned."
"The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said they were not involved in the incident. The area is about 85 miles (135 kilometers) southeast of San Francisco."
DHS officers opened fire during an incident, claiming self-defense. Mendoza was wounded and subsequently taken to a hospital. There is uncertainty regarding Mendoza's legal representation, as attempts to contact him or his family were unsuccessful. Messages sent to an immigration detention hotline and ICE for information on Mendoza went unanswered. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office stated they were not involved in the incident, which occurred approximately 85 miles southeast of San Francisco. FBI agents were also present at the scene, according to DHS.
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