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ICE Vehicle Crash Injures Migrant Suspect in Harris County
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Incident Overview
Surveillance video shows a white pickup truck stopping on Clay Road in northwest Harris County. Two men exit the vehicle; one runs toward Highway 6 while the other, identified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as Miguel Parra-Hernandez, runs through a shopping-center parking lot. A dark, unmarked SUV then turns into the lot and runs over Parra-Hernandez, leaving him on the ground for several minutes. A witness who spoke to ABC13 on condition of anonymity described hearing the victim’s cries and said the incident was “deeply unsettling.”
Background of the Arrest Attempt
ICE officials said the operation aimed to arrest a passenger in the pickup, Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, who they allege entered the United States illegally from Mexico on five occasions and has a final removal order. ICE also alleges that Parra-Hernandez is in the country illegally.
Official Statements & Responses
Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Major Anthony McConnell said he believes ICE agents moved the pickup before deputies arrived. Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin issued a statement emphasizing the need for “clear, accurate answers,” urging ICE to cooperate fully with the local investigation and noting the office’s readiness to assist Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and District Attorney Sean Teare. HCSO deputies indicated their investigation would be limited to the crash itself, referring all questions about the preceding events to ICE.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I believe ICE agents moved it before we got there,” — HCSO Major Anthony McConnell
Ongoing Investigation and Status
Parra-Hernandez remains in stable condition. Mendoza-Cervantes is still at large. The Harris County Attorney’s Office and local law-enforcement agencies continue to monitor developments while an independent investigation proceeds.