Shots fired at Border Patrol agents in Little Village: DHS
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CHICAGO (WGN) – Reports of gunfire targeted U.S. Border Patrol agents during an immigration operation in Little Village on Saturday afternoon.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, the incident took place as agents were executing immigration enforcement near the intersection of 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue. An unidentified individual driving a black Jeep allegedly fired shots at the agents before speeding away.

DHS also reported that a group of individuals hurled a paint can and bricks at the Border Patrol vehicle during the incident.

In response, the Chicago Police Department was summoned to assist and subsequently secured the area.

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