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CHICAGO (WGN) - Shots were reportedly fired at U.S. Border Patrol agents during immigration enforcement operations in Chicago's Little Village Saturday afternoon.
The Department of Homeland Security said agents were conducting immigration enforcement operations near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue when an unknown man driving a black Jeep fired shots at agents and drove off.
Chicagoland immigration raids lead to over 3,000 arrests in 2 monthsDHS further alleges a group of people also threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol's vehicle.
The Chicago Police Department was called in for help and cleared the scene.
The suspect who reportedly fired shots at the agents and the Jeep he was driving have not been found.
COMPLETE COVERAGE: Operation Midway Blitz"This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction. Over the past two months, we’ve seen an increase in assaults and obstruction targeting federal law enforcement during operations. These confrontations highlight the dangers our agents face daily and the escalating aggression toward law enforcement. The violence must end," DHS said.
No other information was released.
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