A Mexican man, Miguel Barra, 48, was allegedly intentionally run over by US immigration officers in Texas on Saturday while on his way to work. According to his lawyer, Kim Bruno, the incident was not an accident, but a deliberate act. The incident occurred during a security operation in Houston, where immigration officers were attempting to apprehend a person with a criminal record who was accompanying Barra.
Surveillance footage showed a dark-colored SUV speeding towards Barra, who had just exited his vehicle. The officers claimed that Barra was running in front of their vehicle, but his lawyer disputes this account. Barra suffered serious injuries, including a hip injury, a lower leg injury, and a broken ankle. He underwent surgery and is expected to undergo further operations to repair his injuries.
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency stated that they were attempting to apprehend a person with a criminal record who was accompanying Barra. However, the agency did not provide further details on the incident. The incident has sparked controversy, with many criticizing the aggressive tactics used by immigration officers.
The district attorney, Sean Trier, has launched an investigation into the incident, suspecting a serious assault with a deadly weapon. Trier stated that experts who reviewed the surveillance footage and examined the scene concluded that the incident was not an accidental collision. The investigation is ongoing.
ICE officers have faced criticism for their aggressive tactics, which have resulted in the deaths of two US citizens in Minneapolis in January. The officers are often armed and wear masks, which has led to concerns about their use of force. The incident has raised questions about the accountability of immigration officers and their use of force.
Barra's lawyer, Kim Bruno, stated that the incident was a deliberate act and not an accident. The incident has sparked a wider debate about the tactics used by immigration officers and their accountability. The Mexican government has not commented on the incident.
The incident is under investigation, and the ICE agency has not released further details. The district attorney's office is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Three key points have emerged: the incident was allegedly intentional, the officer's tactics are under scrutiny, and the incident has sparked a wider debate about immigration officer accountability.
Key points
- The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about the accountability of immigration officers.
- The district attorney has launched an investigation into the incident, suspecting a serious assault with a deadly weapon.
- The incident has sparked a wider debate about the tactics used by immigration officers and their accountability.
