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Air Marshals Mistaken for ICE Sparks Lynwood Crowd Chaos

1/29/2026

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On January 29, 2026, in Lynwood, California, Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) personnel faced a crowd after being mistaken for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
The incident began after a TikTok video falsely claimed ICE agents were at a Korean barbecue.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department escorted marshals to safety, with no injuries or arrests reported.
Witnesses described the crowd’s emotional reaction and noted ongoing immigration tensions.

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Story summary

On January 29, 2026, in Lynwood, California, Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) personnel faced a crowd after being mistaken for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
The incident began after a TikTok video falsely claimed ICE agents were at a Korean barbecue.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department escorted marshals to safety, with no injuries or arrests reported.
Witnesses described the crowd’s emotional reaction and noted ongoing immigration tensions.