The recent shooting of a 28-year-old Venezuelan DoorDash delivery driver by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Austin, Texas, highlights an ongoing trend. This shooting marks the eleventh instance this year of people being shot by federal immigration agents.
Increased Immigration Enforcement in 2026
Since the onset of 2026, there has been a noticeable rise in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. This escalation has resulted in six shootings occurring in January alone. Comprehensive operations such as Minnesota’s “Operation Metro Surge” have intensified the presence of ICE and federal immigration officers in various communities. This surge in activity has led to numerous confrontations and shootings, especially during the early weeks of the year.
Authorities from various agencies, including ICE, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security, have been contacted by Newsweek for comments on these incidents.
Cases of Concern
Renée Good, Minneapolis, MN
Shot: 1/7/2026
Fatal: Yes
Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Renée Good, at 37, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in an operation in Minneapolis. Officials claimed her vehicle posed a threat, leading to the shooting, which sparked protests and scrutiny of ICE practices.
Luis David Nino Moncada, Portland, OR
Shot: 1/8/26
Fatal: No
Agency: Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Moncada was wounded by a Border Patrol agent during an encounter in East Portland. Authorities cited self-defense, prompting protests and investigations.
Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, Portland, OR
Shot: 1/8/26
Fatal: No
Agency: Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Zambrano-Contreras was shot in the same incident as Moncada, when a Border Patrol agent fired upon them.
Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, Minneapolis, MN
Shot: 1/14/26
Fatal: No
Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg by an ICE officer. Subsequent video evidence raised doubts about the official account, leading to charges against the officer for misinformation.
Alex Pretti, Minneapolis, MN
Shot: 1/24/26
Fatal: Yes
Agency: Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Pretti, a local nurse, was fatally shot during a federal operation. The killing, later ruled a homicide, became a significant point of contention in Minnesota.
Patrick Gary Schlegel, Arivaca, AZ
Shot: 1/27/26
Fatal: No
Agency: Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Schlegel was shot by Border Patrol near the Arizona border. He faced subsequent charges, including attempted murder of a federal officer.
Blu Zeke Daly, Pittsburg, NH
Shot: 2/22/26
Fatal: No
Agency: Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Daly was involved in a shooting incident with Border Patrol agents, resulting in multiple head injuries and charges of attempted murder.
Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, Patterson, CA
Shot: 4/7/26
Fatal: No
Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Hernandez was severely wounded during an ICE traffic stop. Discrepancies between the federal account and his attorney’s claims have emerged.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Houston, TX
Shot: 7/7/26
Fatal: Yes
Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Araujo’s fatal shooting occurred during an ICE operation. Conflicting accounts from federal sources and witnesses have fueled ongoing debates.
Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, Biddeford, ME
Shot: 7/13/26
Fatal: Yes
Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Guerrero, a legal worker, was killed during a traffic stop linked to a search warrant. This incident has raised significant controversy.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, Austin, TX
Shot: 9/20/26
Fatal: No
Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Garces Perez, a delivery driver, was wounded by an ICE agent. Federal officials labeled him an “illegal alien,” but details remain under investigation.
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