In a shocking turn of events in San Bernardino, immigration agents opened fire on a vehicle, leaving a family in terror and raising urgent questions about the aggressive tactics employed by federal authorities. The incident unfolded Saturday morning when three men, delivering supplies, found themselves cornered by immigration officers who demanded they roll down their windows. Fearing for their lives, the family did not comply, resulting in a barrage of gunfire directed at their car.

Witnesses report that the driver, an undocumented immigrant who has lived in the U.S. for over two decades, was struck in the head as agents shattered windows. Family members described the harrowing moment, saying they believed bullets would penetrate the vehicle and harm them. The driver’s father-in-law, who has long sought U.S. citizenship without success, was left with bullet holes in the passenger door, where his brother-in-law was seated.

Local police arrived shortly after the shooting, but were unable to intervene due to California laws restricting assistance in immigration enforcement. Community members rallied in outrage, denouncing the incident as an escalation of what they termed a “campaign of terror” against immigrants. Activists have been vocal about the growing fear within immigrant communities, asserting that such aggressive actions cannot become the new norm.

As tensions simmer, community leaders are demanding accountability from federal agencies. They fear that this incident marks a troubling shift in immigration enforcement tactics, with advocates vowing to fight back against what they see as unjust treatment of vulnerable populations. The situation remains fluid, and authorities are expected to return, leaving families looking over their shoulders in fear.