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ICE agent shoots, kills man in Franklin Park, Illinois
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents.
A Department of Homeland Security official first told CBS News the agent was trying to make an arrest, which the man resisted and tried to drive his vehicle into agents. The agent then opened fire.
ICE officials confirmed the fatal shooting, saying the incident began with "targeted law enforcement activity."
"During a vehicle stop, the suspect resisted and attempted to drive his vehicle into the arrest team, striking an officer and subsequently dragging him as he fled the scene. Fearing for his life, the officer discharged his firearm and struck the subject," the statement said.
ICE said both the agent and the suspect were taken to a local hospital for treatment, where the man died. ICE said the agent was dragged and suffered "severe injuries." The agent is being treated at a local hospital where his condition has stabilized, ICE said.
DHS officials identified the man shot and killed as Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, who they said had a criminal history of reckless driving. They said he entered the country at an unknown date and time.
The agent was dragged by the car and suffered "multiple injuries" according to DHS.
The FBI confirmed it has been informed of the situation and is helping with the investigation.
"The FBI is aware of the incident in Franklin Park and is assisting law enforcement in response," a spokesperson for the Chicago field office said. "There is no threat to public safety or further information available at this time."
The village of Franklin Park is about 15 miles northwest of Chicago, near O'Hare International Airport.
NEWS: An ICE operation turned deadly in Chicago today, after a suspect resisted arrest and tried to drive his vehicle into agents, prompting an officer to shoot the suspect, who has been pronounced dead, a DHS official tells me. The officer suffered severe injuries but is stable.
— Camilo Montoya-Galvez (@camiloreports) September 12, 2025
Federal agents have been ramping up immigration enforcement activity all week as part of what the Trump administration is calling "Operation Midway Blitz."
This is a developing story. Check back with CBS News Chicago for updates.
Camilo Montoya-Galvez contributed to this report.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Franklin Park
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Illinois
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Sara Tenenbaum
Sara Tenenbaum is the Senior Digital Producer for CBS News Chicago covering breaking, local and community news in Chicago. She previously worked as a digital producer and senior digital producer for ABC7 Chicago.
