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ICE Shooting Victim's Family Demands Clarity Amid FBI Probe

4/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez remains hospitalized in critical condition after being shot by ICE agents in Patterson, California.
His attorney, Patrick Kolasinski, asserts Mendoza Hernandez is not a gang member and disputes claims he attempted to hit officers with his vehicle, alleging ICE acted on erroneous information.
Dashcam footage shows Mendoza Hernandez backing away from officers, contradicting ICE's narrative.
The FBI is investigating.
Mendoza Hernandez's family seeks clarity on his legal status and well-being.

History

Historical Context

The scrutiny of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified following the detention of 143,000 individuals in 2018, raising concerns about enforcement tactics. The 2019 firebombing of an ICE facility in Tacoma and the recent shooting of Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez in California reflect ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement, prompting calls for accountability and reform in law enforcement practices.

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Story summary

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez remains hospitalized in critical condition after being shot by ICE agents in Patterson, California.
His attorney, Patrick Kolasinski, asserts Mendoza Hernandez is not a gang member and disputes claims he attempted to hit officers with his vehicle, alleging ICE acted on erroneous information.
Dashcam footage shows Mendoza Hernandez backing away from officers, contradicting ICE's narrative.
The FBI is investigating.
Mendoza Hernandez's family seeks clarity on his legal status and well-being.

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