A shooting incident occurred in Chicago's Little Village neighbourhood on Saturday, where a man fired shots at U.S. Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the event, stating that the suspect, driving a black Jeep, fled the scene and remains at large. Fortunately, the Chicago Police Department reported that no one was injured in the incident.

The shooting took place amid protests against ongoing immigration raids by federal agents. Witnesses reported that after the shots were fired, some individuals threw paint cans and bricks at the Border Patrol vehicles. The police quickly secured the area and responded to the reports of gunfire. DHS noted that there has been a rise in assaults and obstruction targeting federal law enforcement in recent months.

This incident is part of a broader crackdown known as "Operation Midway Blitz," which began in September and aims to target dangerous criminals living illegally in the U.S. However, the operation has led to over 3,000 arrests, including U.S. citizens and individuals without criminal records. Local leaders have expressed concerns about the impact of these raids on communities, with some calling the actions of federal agents unconstitutional.

City Alderman Michael Rodriguez criticized the federal agents, stating, "They’re doing things that are unconstitutional, that are illegal. They are causing fear and mayhem in our communities, and that's unacceptable."

The situation escalated further when videos emerged showing armed agents confronting protesters, using tear gas, and detaining individuals. Local leaders have urged Mayor Brandon Johnson to enforce an executive order that bans federal agents from using city property for immigration enforcement. The protests and confrontations have highlighted the tensions surrounding immigration policies in the area, particularly in neighbourhoods like Little Village and Pilsen, which have been significantly affected by these operations.