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Three Immigration Agents Accidentally Shoot Themselves During Training

2/21/2026

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Three federal immigration agents shot themselves during training last year while holstering weapons, with no fatalities, per internal documents reviewed by Newsweek.
Former ICE officials say these discharges are not uncommon and involve experienced agents.
Critics warn risks grow as the workforce expands to fulfill a mass deportation promise.
Experts say discharges stem from human error under stress, not training, and warn hiring increases could heighten risk without stress-management training.

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Three federal immigration agents shot themselves during training last year while holstering weapons, with no fatalities, per internal documents reviewed by Newsweek.
Former ICE officials say these discharges are not uncommon and involve experienced agents.
Critics warn risks grow as the workforce expands to fulfill a mass deportation promise.
Experts say discharges stem from human error under stress, not training, and warn hiring increases could heighten risk without stress-management training.