A U.S. marshal and an undocumented immigrant were injured during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles. Federal officers were attempting to arrest an individual identified as being in the country illegally when gunfire occurred. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the immigrant, who had previously escaped custody, tried to evade arrest again. Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary for public affairs, said the individual “weaponized his vehicle and began ramming the law enforcement vehicle in an attempt to flee.” Officers fired “defensive shots,” resulting in the immigrant being struck in the elbow. A bullet ricocheted and injured a U.S. marshal. Both the immigrant and the officer were hospitalized, with the marshal’s condition described as stable. The FBI is investigating the incident, which occurred near Los Angeles’ Fashion District. Protests erupted at the hospital where the injured were treated. DHS blamed sanctuary jurisdictions for escalating tensions, citing a surge in assaults on law enforcement, including vehicle rammings by undocumented individuals. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has called for a congressional inquiry into federal immigration raids, while the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency due to the operations’ impact on public safety and local businesses.