A tragic incident unfolded in Los Angeles early Monday morning as a man trying to evade immigration agents during a Home Depot raid was struck and killed on the freeway. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, had been the target of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid at the home improvement store.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the man run across multiple lanes of traffic on the freeway before being hit by a passing vehicle. The driver of the car stopped at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
This incident comes amidst increased ICE raids across the city, targeting undocumented immigrants in various locations. Critics have raised concerns about the safety of such operations, pointing to the dangers faced by individuals trying to evade authorities.
As investigations into the incident continue, the community mourns the loss of the man and raises questions about the tactics used by immigration agents during these raids. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Category: U.S.
Published on: 2025-08-15 14:12:28
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