Incidents Involving Federal Immigration Agents Raise Concerns in 2026

The shooting of a 28-year-old Venezuelan DoorDash delivery driver by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Austin, Texas, marks the eleventh incident involving federal immigration agents this year. The beginning of 2026 saw a surge in immigration enforcement activities under the Trump administration. This escalation resulted in six shootings within the first month.

Large federal operations, including “Operation Metro Surge” in Minnesota, increased the presence of ICE and other federal agents in communities. These operations led to several high-profile confrontations, sparking public concern.

A summary of some notable incidents from 2026 includes:

Renée Good, Minneapolis, MN
Shot: 1/7/2026
Fatal: Yes
Agency: ICE

Renée Good, 37, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation. Officials claimed her vehicle posed a threat. Her death triggered protests and intense scrutiny of ICE.

Luis David Nino Moncada, Portland, OR
Shot: 1/8/26
Fatal: No
Agency: CBP

Moncada was injured by a Border Patrol agent in Portland. The agent allegedly acted in self-defense, but the incident led to protests and investigations.

Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, Portland, OR
Shot: 1/8/26
Fatal: No
Agency: CBP

Zambrano-Contreras was also wounded in the Portland shooting involving the same Border Patrol agent.

Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, Minneapolis, MN
Shot: 1/14/26
Fatal: No
Agency: ICE

Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Video evidence later contradicted official accounts, resulting in charges against the ICE officer for lying to investigators.

Alex Pretti, Minneapolis, MN
Shot: 1/24/26
Fatal: Yes
Agency: CBP

Pretti, a nurse, was watching immigration activities when shot by CBP personnel. Her death, ruled a homicide, remains a contentious issue with ongoing investigations.

Patrick Gary Schlegel, Arivaca, AZ
Shot: 1/27/26
Fatal: No
Agency: CBP

Schlegel was shot near the Arizona border, reportedly having a significant criminal history. He faces various charges, including attempted murder of a federal officer.

Blu Zeke Daly, Pittsburg, NH
Shot: 2/22/26
Fatal: No
Agency: CBP

Daly was shot in the head in New Hampshire. She is charged with attempted murder and assault on a federal officer.

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, Patterson, CA
Shot: 4/7/26
Fatal: No
Agency: ICE

Mendoza Hernandez was seriously wounded by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Central Valley. His attorney argues he acted out of fear.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Houston, TX
Shot: 7/7/26
Fatal: Yes
Agency: ICE

Araujo was shot in Houston as part of an ICE operation. Witnesses challenged the official account of him trying to run over an officer.

Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, Biddeford, ME
Shot: 7/13/26
Fatal: Yes
Agency: ICE

Guerrero, a legally authorized worker, was fatally shot by ICE during a search-related stop. He was not the target of the warrant.

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, Austin, TX
Shot: 9/20/26
Fatal: No
Agency: ICE

Garces Perez, a Venezuelan driver, was shot in Austin. The Department of Homeland Security labeled him an “illegal alien.” Investigation into the shooting continues.

These events illustrate heightened tensions and issues with accountability in immigration enforcement. Newsweek sought comments from ICE, CBP, the FBI, and Homeland Security.