Tensions Rise in Chicago After Woman Shot by Federal Agents Amid Protests
A series of violent confrontations between federal agents and protesters unfolded in Chicago, culminating in the shooting of a woman by Border Patrol agents. The incident began when two Chicagoans were accused of ramming their vehicles into law enforcement, leading to a confrontation in the Brighton Park neighborhood. Authorities claim the woman attempted to hit ICE agents with her car, resulting in her being shot multiple times. The situation escalated as protesters clashed with federal officers, and reports emerged that Chicago police were ordered not to assist federal agents during the riots. The Department of Homeland Security announced the deployment of special operations and additional federal agents to the area as tensions continue to mount following the incident.
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