Federal agents fire shots at man during operation in Southern California, police say

"The San Bernardino police department reported that federal agents were involved in an officer-involved shooting, after which the subject fled the scene. Later, the man contacted police, saying masked men shot at him and broke his car window."

"Officers found the man's vehicle and attempted contact, but under the California Values Act, they were prohibited from assisting federal officials with immigration enforcement, leading them to leave the scene."

"The federal agents later requested police assistance due to a crowd forming during an arrest attempt, which was related to the man assaulting a federal officer, not immigration enforcement."

"The San Bernardino police clarified that local law enforcement may assist federal officials when officer or public safety is at risk, emphasizing that the arrest was lawful and not immigration-related."

In San Bernardino, California, federal agents shot at a man during an immigration operation, who fled the scene. The individual later contacted police, reporting masked men had shot at him. Upon locating the man, the San Bernardino police learned under the California Values Act, they could not assist in immigration enforcement. Later, federal officials requested police support during an arrest for assaulting a federal officer when a crowd became a concern. The police clarified that assistance was appropriate for officer safety and not immigration enforcement-related.

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