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Francisco L.: Father shot at by ICE near teenage son, detained for months

Francisco Longoria was driving with his family, including his teenage son, when masked agents shot at his truck near where the boy sat. He was later detained for months before charges were dropped.

Aug 22, 2025San Bernardino, CA

Francisco L.: Father shot at by ICE near teenage son, detained for months
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Francisco Longoria was driving with his family, including his teenage son, in San Bernardino on August 16, 2025, when masked ICE and CBP agents in an unmarked vehicle surrounded their truck with weapons drawn and smashed the driver's window without identifying themselves. Longoria drove away, and agents fired at least three shots at the departing vehicle, with bullets striking near where his son was seated; no agents were reported injured. Federal authorities claimed Longoria drove toward officers and that agents fired in self-defense, while the family disputes this account. Longoria was initially released at the scene due to California's sanctuary policies, but was later charged with weaponizing his vehicle against officers and detained for months before the charges were dropped. Agents later surrounded the family's home for several hours after the family refused entry without a warrant. The family and their attorneys have filed a lawsuit alleging the shooting violated use-of-force policy and a court order against racial profiling, and are requesting a criminal investigation.

Timeline

Aug 22, 2025—Report detailed that Longoria was later charged with weaponizing his vehicle against officers and detained for months
Aug 22, 2025—Charges against Longoria were dropped; agents also surrounded family's home for hours after being denied entry without a warrant
Aug 22, 2025—Family and attorneys filed lawsuit alleging use-of-force violations and racial profiling, requesting criminal investigation
Aug 17, 2025—Agents initially released Longoria at the scene, citing lack of warrant and California sanctuary policies
Aug 16, 2025—Masked ICE and CBP agents surrounded Longoria family's truck, smashed window, and fired shots at the vehicle as it drove away
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