The FBI has initiated a probe following an alarming incident in Arizona where a vehicle carrying two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers was reportedly rammed by another driver. This unsettling event occurred on a Thursday morning during a routine traffic stop, adding yet another layer of tension to the already complex landscape of immigration enforcement.

According to reports from FOX 10 Phoenix, the incident unfolded at approximately 8 a.m. local time in Avondale. ICE agents were attempting to halt a vehicle for a traffic stop when the driver allegedly refused to comply and sped away from the scene. This act of defiance set off a chain of events that would soon escalate dramatically.

After the initial encounter, the suspect was said to have returned to a residence. It was here that the situation took a dangerous turn. In a bold and aggressive maneuver, the suspect reportedly drove his vehicle directly into the ICE car, which was occupied by the two officers at the time. Such an action raises serious questions about the motivations behind the attack and the potential risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

The FBI’s involvement underscores the gravity of the incident and highlights the need for a thorough investigation to uncover the full details surrounding this confrontation. As authorities delve deeper into the case, the focus will be on understanding why the suspect chose to react in such a manner and ensuring that justice is served. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and often volatile nature of law enforcement interactions.

The suspect then reportedly returned to a residence in his vehicle, where he rammed it into an ICE vehicle occupied by the two officers. 

In a statement, FBI officials confirmed they are leading the investigation into the incident and will refer their findings to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona for a charging decision. 

Two ICE officers were inside their vehicle when it was allegedly rammed by a suspect who fled an attempted traffic stop in Avondale, Ariz., Thursday. (KSAZ)

“The results will be turned over to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona for a charging decision,” the statement read.

Officials have not yet disclosed the identity of the driver involved, whether any arrests have been made, or if any injuries were reported. 

Avondale Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital the incident was deferred to the FBI.

In another ramming incident, three federal officers were also said to be injured Thursday in San Diego after a man, who ICE said was in the country illegally, allegedly rammed his vehicle to avoid arrest, per reports.

One witness, Michael Burreec, told ABC San Diego affiliate KGTV that the driver showed “blatant disregard for human life and the rule of the law is exactly why ICE San Diego will continue to pursue, arrest and remove dangerous illegal aliens who threaten our communities.”