Federal authorities say a man opened fire on U.S. Border Patrol agents conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago on Saturday.

The incident occurred near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue as agents were performing their duties under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

According to a statement from DHS posted on X, the shooter was driving a Jeep when the gunfire erupted. The department confirmed that the suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

No injuries were reported among the agents.

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“Agitators also hurled a paint can and bricks at the agency’s vehicles during an immigration enforcement operation,” DHS stated.

The department described the attack as part of a “growing and dangerous trend” of violence targeting federal officers involved in border and immigration enforcement.

Chicago police officers responded to the scene and cleared the area following the confrontation.

The city’s police department has not yet identified any suspects or made arrests in connection with the incident.

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In a statement on X, DHS called the attack unacceptable and warned that assaults on federal officers have been increasing in frequency and intensity across multiple jurisdictions.

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction,” the agency said.

“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.”

Officials have not released additional details about the immigration operation that was underway when the attack occurred.

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Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents routinely conduct operations in coordination with local and federal law enforcement to apprehend individuals in violation of immigration law, including those with outstanding criminal warrants or prior removal orders.

The Chicago Field Office of DHS’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is reportedly assisting local authorities in the investigation.

Federal agencies are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and interviewing witnesses to identify the suspect’s vehicle and determine whether the shooting was premeditated or spontaneous.

The attack comes amid an ongoing rise in confrontations between immigration enforcement officers and individuals attempting to obstruct or interfere with federal operations.

In recent months, several incidents have been documented in which federal agents faced verbal and physical harassment during enforcement actions.

In October, DHS reported that agents in multiple U.S. cities had experienced incidents involving damaged vehicles, vandalized property, and physical obstruction by activists attempting to prevent arrests.

Officials said that in several cases, protestors surrounded federal vehicles or threw objects, including rocks and bottles, at officers.

The agency’s latest statement emphasized that its personnel remain committed to enforcing immigration law safely and effectively despite the increasing hostility.

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“Federal law enforcement officers perform their duties under the law, and attacks against them will not be tolerated,” DHS said.

Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding Saturday’s shooting to contact law enforcement immediately.

The suspect is believed to have fled in a Jeep shortly after firing multiple shots at the agents’ vehicle.

The investigation remains active, and DHS has not disclosed whether additional security measures will be implemented for future operations in the Chicago area.

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