BREAKING: An Ontario man, identified as Carlos Jimenez, was charged with assaulting a federal officer following a dramatic incident involving federal immigration officers on October 30, 2023. The situation escalated when Jimenez allegedly reversed his SUV towards the officers, prompting one to fire at him.
New court documents reveal shocking details about the confrontation. The incident unfolded during a planned immigration enforcement operation in Ontario, where an enforcement team consisting of an ICE officer and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials had stopped a vehicle on Vineyard Avenue. As officers were engaged with the occupants of a Honda Accord, Jimenez drove up in his Lexus RX350 and initiated a verbal altercation.
According to the affidavit, after a brief exchange, Jimenez initially drove away but quickly reversed his vehicle at high speed towards the officers and the Honda. Fearing for their safety, an officer discharged his weapon, striking Jimenez in the shoulder. He then fled the scene but later sought medical attention at a nearby hospital. After being medically cleared, he was taken into custody by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Family members report that Jimenez managed to drive himself home before receiving treatment. The exact outcome of the initial immigration operation on the Honda’s occupants remains unclear.
At Jimenez’s initial court appearance on October 31, 2023, protests erupted outside the George E. Brown Jr. federal building in Riverside. Demonstrators expressed their outrage over the handling of immigration enforcement, with signs reading, “Melt ICE Dump Trump” and “ICE out of the Inland Empire.” Protester Ana Wilson, 34, stated, “They are breaking the law in the name of law enforcement,” highlighting the tension surrounding immigration policies.
As the situation develops, the community watches closely for further updates on Jimenez’s case and the broader implications for immigration enforcement in the region. The incident raises critical questions about the use of force and the ongoing debate over immigration policies in the United States.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
