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 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.
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- Federal immigration agents shoot San Bernardino man
- CBS News
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