A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent fired shots during a tense operation in South Los Angeles. This incident, which occurred Wednesday morning, saw agents attempting to apprehend a suspect who then resisted arrest by ramming law enforcement vehicles. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the CBP agent fired in self-defense, though the suspect was not struck by any bullets. While the suspect, identified as William Eduardo Moran Carballo, sustained no injuries from the shooting, a CBP agent was injured, though the specifics of their injuries remain undisclosed. This CBP agent fires incident is part of a larger investigation into alleged illegal immigration and involvement in a human smuggling operation. Carballo, a citizen of El Salvador, has a history of arrests, including accusations of inflicting corporal injury, and an immigration judge had previously ordered his removal in 2019. The operation specifically targeted Carballo for apprehension around 7:05 a.m., as he allegedly used his vehicle as a weapon to escape, ramming agents’ vehicles. The shooting took place in Willowbrook, near a middle school. Following the vehicle incident, Carballo attempted to flee on foot before being apprehended. He now faces several charges, including felony evading arrest, with potential vehicular manslaughter charges also pending. The aftermath of the CBP agent fires event drew protesters expressing frustration over the federal presence, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell deemed the operation reckless, noting the fortunate outcome of no gunfire injuries. The FBI and ATF are now investigating the shooting, bringing attention to federal law enforcement actions and the inherent safety risks faced by border patrol agents. This CBP agent fires incident is under scrutiny as Los Angeles officials continue to monitor such occurrences, and the investigation promises to reveal further details.
CBP Agent Fires During South LA Vehicle Ramming Attempt
