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ICE Shooting Victim in Wheelchair; Court Hearing Set

4/21/2026

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Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, 36, remains in custody after being shot seven times by ICE agents on April 7.
He appeared in a wheelchair during a court hearing, raising concerns about his medical treatment and access to legal counsel.
New court documents describe conflicting accounts of the shooting, including drug use and gang affiliation, which Mendoza Hernandez denies.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 5.

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Story summary

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, 36, remains in custody after being shot seven times by ICE agents on April 7.
He appeared in a wheelchair during a court hearing, raising concerns about his medical treatment and access to legal counsel.
New court documents describe conflicting accounts of the shooting, including drug use and gang affiliation, which Mendoza Hernandez denies.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 5.