San Bernardino police were involved in an officer-involved shooting with federal immigration agents after a suspect fled. Immigration agents reported an engagement where they shot at a suspect who attempted to run them over with his vehicle, leading to injury among Customs and Border Protection officers. A man later called police claiming armed men had tried to pull him over while breaking his car window. Video evidence emerged, showing agents breaking windows and firing shots while demanding the driver comply with their orders.
A man contacted dispatch claiming masked men tried to pull him over, broke his car window and shot at him, asking for police assistance.
Federal agents were conducting a targeted enforcement operation when a suspect refused to exit his vehicle and attempted to drive at officers, leading to a discharge of firearm.
According to the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, federal agents broke the driver and passenger windows and fired three shots, which was recorded on video.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson indicated that officers were injured when the suspect drove his vehicle at them, prompting the self-defense action.
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