Off-Duty ICE Agent Shot, Arrested After Alleged Assault in Fresno’s Tower District
An off-duty ICE agent was shot and subsequently arrested in Fresno's Tower District after allegedly attacking a 72-year-old resident and his adult daughter outside their home. Police stated the agent appeared intoxicated and agitated, and the resident fired a single…
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 9, 2026 — An incident involving an off-duty U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Fresno’s Tower District resulted in the agent being shot and later arrested. The event unfolded outside the home of a 72-year-old resident and his adult daughter.
According to police statements, the off-duty ICE agent allegedly initiated an assault against the resident and his daughter. During the confrontation, the resident reportedly fired a single shot, striking the agent. The resident stated he acted in self-defense. Police indicated that the agent appeared to be intoxicated and agitated at the time of the alleged assault.
Following the shooting, the agent was taken into custody. Authorities have indicated that the resident who fired the shot is not expected to face any charges in connection with the incident. The off-duty ICE agent now faces potential assault charges. The specific date and time of the incident were not provided in the available information.
ICE has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident or the employment status of the agent involved. Further details regarding the investigation and potential legal proceedings are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Pablo Orihuela on fresnoland.org, see more information here.
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