BREAKING: ICE Agents Sh**t Illegal Gang Member Who Tried to Run Them Over in California

ICE agents were forced to open fire after an illegal criminal from El Salvador tried to run them over with his car near San Jose, CA.

Reportedly, Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez — a gang member who is wanted in connection with a murder in his home country — weaponized his vehicle against agents when they tried to arrest him.

In an act of self defense, officers fired at Hernandez, who was shot and has since been hospitalized.

CNBC reported:

The agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in the town of Patterson to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, who is allegedly a member of the 18th Street Gang wanted in El Salvador for questioning in connection to a murder, according to authorities.

“As officers approached the car, the wanted gang member weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run an officer over,” said Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE.

“Following their training, our officers fired defensive shots to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and the public,” Lyons said. “The illegal alien was taken to a local hospital.”

“The FBI is on the scene,” he said. “This is a developing situation and we will update the public when more information is available.”

The shooting comes amid a partial shutdown of the DHS that began in February when Democrats in Congress balked at voting for continued funding of the department if it included money for ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection.

Here’s some footage from the scene:

🚨 BREAKING: ICE officers just SHOT an El Salvador national and 18th Street Gang member after he tried to RUN ICE OVER with his vehicle, Director Todd Lyons says

PRAY FOR ICE, they risk their lives for us 🙏🏻

LYONS: "ICE officers were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in… pic.twitter.com/Y6MpOn5apA

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 7, 2026

BREAKING: ICE officers just SHOT an El Salvador national and 18th Street Gang member after he tried to RUN ICE OVER with his vehicle, Director Todd Lyons says

PRAY FOR ICE, they risk their lives for us 🙏🏻

LYONS: “ICE officers were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Patterson, CA to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, an 18th Street Gang member wanted in El Salvador for questioning in connection to a m*rder.”

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“As officers approached the car, the wanted gang member weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run an officer over.”

“Following their training, our officers fired defensive shots to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and the public.”

“The illegal alien was taken to a local hospital. The FBI is on the scene. This is a developing situation and we will update the public when more information is available.” — Lyons told Fox’s @BillMelugin_

🚨 BREAKING: Overhead view of where the ICE agent(s) involved shooting took place in Patterson, Stanislaus County, California. Both Sheriff deputies and FBI can be seen on location in the 2nd video. pic.twitter.com/dslKA5h5jH

— Kim "Katie" USA (@KimKatieUSA) April 7, 2026

Thankfully, none of the ICE agents were injured.

At this time, we don’t know the condition of the suspect.

NBC News has the latest update:

There is no information yet on the status of the individual who was shot, according to a spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.

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The person, identified only as a “suspect” by the sheriff’s office, was transported to a local hospital. The spokesperson added that the sheriff’s office does not provide information on which hospital individuals are taken to for medical care.

Pray for the safety of our ICE and Border Patrol agents!