Border Patrol chase causes crash, tear gas deployed in Chicago
A vehicle chase by Border Patrol agents ended in a crash involving other cars on Chicago's far southeast side, followed by a confrontation with agents at the scene.
Oct 14, 2025Chicago, IL
US Border Patrol agents pursued a vehicle driven by a person in the country illegally and used a precision immobilization technique that caused the vehicle to crash into other cars on Chicago's far southeast side. The incident led to a confrontation with federal agents at the scene.
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- Chase involving federal agents led to a crash and angry community response in Chicago
CNN·Oct 14, 2025·archived copy
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