Police Dispute Official Statement on ICE Incident in Chicago

Two senior Chicago police officials have vehemently denied the department’s claim that officers responded to help ICE agents who were trapped by protestors on Saturday. They described the official assertion as, in their words, “COVER THEIR A– BULLS–T.”

Internal Dispatch Raises Questions

An internal dispatch obtained by Fox News revealed that the chief of patrol had ordered officers not to respond when Border Patrol agents called for assistance after being surrounded during a ramming incident near the city. The dispatch explicitly instructed officers to stay away from the scene.

Incident Summary

On Saturday morning, federal agents were reportedly surrounded by protestors in approximately ten vehicles, leading to a chaotic situation. The police department maintains that they were present to manage safety and document what occurred. They asserted that federal authorities are conducting the investigation.

Contradicting Claims from Police Sources

While the Chicago Police Department stated they responded to the shooting incident, the two police sources suggested that internal communications tell a vastly different story. One source indicated that the statement by the department was inaccurate, highlighting legitimate dispatch audio that contradicted the official narrative.

Details of the Conflict

During the confrontation, an armed woman, identified as Marimar Martinez, reportedly drove into a law enforcement vehicle, leading to the firing of defensive shots by agents. She was later treated for her injuries subsequent to the incident. Another individual, Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, has since been apprehended for involvement in the ramming.

Legal Repercussions and Statements from Officials

The Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office characterized the events as serious, emphasizing that such violence jeopardized officer safety. Multiple individuals were arrested during the protests, and law enforcement indicated a zero-tolerance approach towards those obstructing federal duties.

Context of Protests and State Response

The protests at the ICE facility in Broadview are part of a broader conflict surrounding immigration enforcement in the area. Recently, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned the federal government’s actions, emphasizing escalations against state residents. Meanwhile, ICE continues to assert its operations target criminal elements exploiting sanctuary policies.