According to a Fox News report, a quiet Sunday in Charlotte exploded into violence when a man allegedly drove his van toward federal agents — slamming into law enforcement vehicles as a massive immigration sweep rocked the city.
The suspect, a U.S. citizen, aimed his van at officers near the University City area during an enforcement operation, the Department of Homeland Security said in a post on X.
He then tore off, triggering what DHS called a “dangerous high-speed chase through a densely populated area.”
Agents boxed him in — and that’s when he allegedly rammed the vehicles again, desperate to break free.
“During the chase, he attempted to ram into law enforcement vehicles — posing a serious public safety threat,” DHS said.
“As agents were boxing him in — the driver proceeded to ram law enforcement vehicles in an attempt to escape.”
One officer was injured. Inside the van, agents found a firearm.
OMG
A lunatic with prior arrests tried ramming ICE today with his car in North Carolina.
He ended up leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase and one agent was injured.
Pray for our brave ICE agents! 🙏🏻
The left wants to kiII them.
pic.twitter.com/E7QNJ2Tpqp— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 17, 2025
DHS said the suspect’s record speaks for itself: “The perpetrator has prior arrests for resisting law enforcement, public disturbance and intoxication/ disruptive conduct.”
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER INJURED DURING ENFORCEMENT OPERATION.
This afternoon in Charlotte near University City, a United States citizen weaponized his vehicle, driving a large van at law enforcement while they were conducting an operation. He immediately fled the scene, starting… pic.twitter.com/Iu2fm1p6Lh
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) November 17, 2025
The violent encounter comes as Charlotte becomes the latest flashpoint in a major federal immigration crackdown.
U.S. Border Patrol agents fanned out across the city — home to more than 900,000 people — arresting at least 130 illegal immigrants in a sweeping operation, according to the Associated Press.
The strategy is part of a broader federal push to protect communities, said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, who framed the raids as a direct response to rising public-safety threats.
A DHS spokesperson confirmed every arrest involved someone with a criminal record.
“Criminal records of those arrested include known gang membership, aggravated assault, possession of a dangerous weapon, felony larceny, simple assault, hit and run, possession of stolen goods, shoplifting, DUI, DWI, and illegal re-entry after prior deportation, a felony,” the spokesperson told Fox News’ Madison Scarpino.
“We will not stop enforcing the laws of our nation until every criminal illegal alien is arrested and removed from our country.”
More over at Fox News:
Officer injured after suspect rams law enforcement vehicles during Charlotte immigration raids https://t.co/k2hp9Gb5LJ
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 17, 2025
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