ICE Agent Pursuit Incident Injures Man
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ICE alleged in a statement that "Parra-Hernandez ran in front of an ICE vehicle and was struck."
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Espinosa said Parra Hernandez suffered a broken leg and underwent surgery following the collision.
ICE said in a statement that an agent was pursuing Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, a Mexican national who they allege had a criminal record and a final order of removal by a judge, and observed him get in a vehicle with Parra Saturday morning.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent driving a vehicle struck a man on Saturday while trying to pursue him and someone else in the Houston area, according to authorities.
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ICE mistakenly identified a deceased immigrant when its agent struck Miguel Parra Hernández with an SUV in Houston last weekend during what ICE called a targeted enforcement operation to arrest Jose Mendoza-Cervantes. After the collision, ICE released a photograph of Mendoza-Cervantes with the word "wanted" across it; however, this image was later confirmed by his daughter to be her deceased father, José Hector…
Immigrant ICE was seeking when its agent hit a man with its SUV has been dead since 2017, family says →5 articles from NBC News on this storyA Houston construction worker, Miguel Parra Hernandez, was seriously injured when an ICE vehicle struck him, believing him to be a suspect who died years ago. The family of Jose Hector Jimenez provided proof that the man ICE claimed to be pursuing had already passed away. ICE’s account has been contradicted by surveillance footage and statements from immigration advocacy groups and local officials, raising concerns…
ICE agent who crashed into man in Texas was targeting suspect who died years ago, family says →3 articles from The Guardian on this storyHarris County District Attorney Sean Teare seeks to interview two unidentified witnesses who were reportedly in the backseat of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle during a chase that ended with an ICE agent hitting Miguel Parra-Hernandez near Houston on Saturday. The DA claims federal agents had already removed these individuals to a detention facility before he could question them at the scene…
DA looking to interview 2 witnesses in backseat of ICE vehicle in Houston incident →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this storyA Harris County prosecutor has initiated a criminal investigation into an incident where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent allegedly ran over Miguel Parra Hernandez, a 48-year-old man fleeing from the SUV, with a vehicle in Houston. Surveillance footage reportedly shows the agent intentionally striking Parra Hernandez, who subsequently required surgery for a broken leg. ICE disputes this claim…
ICE agent accused of deliberately mowing down fleeing man with SUV in Texas →2 articles from The Independent on this storyICE agents in Houston caused an accident that injured a man while they were reportedly conducting enforcement activities. The incident happened at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, and the victim was hospitalized following the collision. Details about the man's injuries and ICE’s official response are currently unavailable.
Vehicle driven by ICE agents in Texas hits and injures man, sheriff says →A federal immigration vehicle hit Miguel Parra Hernandez, a Houston construction worker from Mexico, breaking his leg during an operation that targeted a man who had died years ago, according to Hernandez’s family and the advocacy group FIEL. The incident occurred while ICE was pursuing the deceased individual, raising questions about the validity of the pursuit. Hernandez, 48, is hospitalized with multiple leg…
ICE pursuit in Houston that broke a man's leg targeted a suspect who died years ago, family says →Analysis
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- 10 Oct
A vehicle driven by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents hit and injured a man in the greater Houston area on Saturday, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
- 11 Oct
Parra-Hernandez suffered a broken leg and was taken to a hospital, the Harris county sheriff’s office said.
- 12 Oct
ICE alleged in a statement that "Parra-Hernandez ran in front of an ICE vehicle and was struck."
- 13 Oct
The Department of Homeland Security and ICE did not respond to a request for further comment.
- 16 Oct
At a news conference Friday, the group said the alleged suspect’s family had shared documentation proving his death.
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17 Oct ICE agent who crashed into man in Texas was targeting suspect who died years ago, family saysA Houston construction worker, Miguel Parra Hernandez, was seriously injured when an ICE vehicle struck him, believing him to be a suspect who died years ago. The family of Jose Hector Jimenez provided proof that the man ICE claimed to be pursuing had already passed away. ICE’s account has been contradicted by surveillance footage and statements from immigration advocacy groups and local officials, raising concerns…The Guardian
16 Oct Immigrant ICE was seeking when its agent hit a man with its SUV has been dead since 2017, family saysICE mistakenly identified a deceased immigrant when its agent struck Miguel Parra Hernández with an SUV in Houston last weekend during what ICE called a targeted enforcement operation to arrest Jose Mendoza-Cervantes. After the collision, ICE released a photograph of Mendoza-Cervantes with the word "wanted" across it; however, this image was later confirmed by his daughter to be her deceased father, José Hector…NBC News
16 Oct ICE pursuit in Houston that broke a man's leg targeted a suspect who died years ago, family saysA federal immigration vehicle hit Miguel Parra Hernandez, a Houston construction worker from Mexico, breaking his leg during an operation that targeted a man who had died years ago, according to Hernandez’s family and the advocacy group FIEL. The incident occurred while ICE was pursuing the deceased individual, raising questions about the validity of the pursuit. Hernandez, 48, is hospitalized with multiple leg…Toronto Star
15 Oct ICE agent driving vehicle that struck, injured Houston man is placed on administrative leaveA senior Department of Homeland Security official revealed that an ICE agent involved in a car accident that injured Miguel Parra Hernández on Saturday in Houston has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation. The Harris County District Attorney's office is conducting its own inquiry and has interviewed José Presa Cañada, who was handcuffed inside the ICE vehicle at the time of the incident. District…NBC News
15 Oct Advocates fear potential witnesses handcuffed in back of ICE vehicle that struck Houston man could be deportedIn Houston, a man named Miguel Parra Hernandez was hit by an ICE vehicle while fleeing on foot; two handcuffed men inside the vehicle are potential witnesses. Advocates fear these individuals may be deported before they can testify about the incident. One of the men identified as Luis Delfín Enríquez is described by family members as not being a criminal and having applied for his green card, thus facing deportation…NBC News
14 Oct DA looking to interview 2 witnesses in backseat of ICE vehicle in Houston incidentHarris County District Attorney Sean Teare seeks to interview two unidentified witnesses who were reportedly in the backseat of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle during a chase that ended with an ICE agent hitting Miguel Parra-Hernandez near Houston on Saturday. The DA claims federal agents had already removed these individuals to a detention facility before he could question them at the scene…ABC News (US)
14 Oct Texas prosecutor considering felony charges for ICE agent who ran over manTexas District Attorney Sean Teare is considering felony assault charges against an ICE agent who ran over Miguel Parra-Hernandez in west Houston on Saturday. Video footage shows the officer intentionally striking Parra-Hernandez with his SUV, potentially violating new guidelines for traffic stops aimed at preventing violent encounters. Parra-Hernandez suffered multiple fractures and remains under hospital…The Guardian
14 Oct ICE agent accused of deliberately mowing down fleeing man with SUV in TexasA Harris County prosecutor has initiated a criminal investigation into an incident where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent allegedly ran over Miguel Parra Hernandez, a 48-year-old man fleeing from the SUV, with a vehicle in Houston. Surveillance footage reportedly shows the agent intentionally striking Parra Hernandez, who subsequently required surgery for a broken leg. ICE disputes this claim…The Independent- 14 Oct Texas prosecutor says ICE agent appeared to intentionally strike man with vehicle in HoustonHarris County District Attorney Sean Teare says surveillance footage indicates a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent intentionally struck Miguel Parra Hernandez, 48, with a vehicle in Houston on Saturday. Parra Hernandez required surgery for a broken leg after being hit and FIEL Houston, an immigrant rights organization assisting his family, reports that he was heading to work when the incident…The Independent
13 Oct Surveillance video shows moment ICE vehicle strikes man in Houston
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13 Oct ICE officers hit man running from them with SUV
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13 Oct Houston man run over by ICE vehicle will need additional surgery, advocates sayMiguel Parra Hernandez, 48, was injured when an ICE officer's vehicle ran over him during a chase in Houston on Saturday. He has undergone surgery but needs further reconstructive procedures according to his advocate Cesar Espinosa. ICE claims they were pursuing Jose Mendoza Cervantes and not targeting Parra, while Parra’s attorney Kim Bruno says he had no criminal record and was merely trying to avoid what he…NBC News
12 Oct ICE agent strikes man with car during pursuit in Texas, authorities sayAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent struck Miguel Parra-Hernandez with a vehicle during a pursuit near Houston on Saturday morning. The incident occurred when the ICE agent attempted to arrest Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, who had a final order of removal; Parra-Hernandez was reportedly in the car but not the intended target. Surveillance video shows the ICE agent's vehicle maneuvering toward…ABC News (US)
11 Oct ICE agent strikes man with vehicle during pursuit in Texas, officials sayAn ICE agent in Houston struck Miguel Parra-Hernandez with a vehicle while pursuing him and Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, who was wanted for removal from the United States. Parra-Hernandez suffered a broken leg as a result of the incident. The case highlights ongoing criticism of ICE’s tactics under the Trump administration, with more than 30 deaths reported in interactions with immigration officials this year alone.The Guardian- 10 Oct Vehicle driven by ICE agents in Texas hits and injures man, sheriff saysICE agents in Houston caused an accident that injured a man while they were reportedly conducting enforcement activities. The incident happened at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, and the victim was hospitalized following the collision. Details about the man's injuries and ICE’s official response are currently unavailable.CBS News
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