A person met his demise on a Los Angeles freeway following an immigration roundup, according to authorities.
In a tragic turn of events, a man was pronounced dead at a hospital following an immigration raid at a Home Depot store in Monrovia, Southern California. The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, has sparked controversy and concern among activists, community members, and local authorities.
According to reports, the man fled the raid and ran onto the eastbound 210 Freeway, where he was hit by a vehicle. His identity has not been publicly released.
The raid, conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resulted in at least 10 detentions. However, it appears the man was not being pursued by DHS law enforcement at the time of the incident.
Home Depot, in a statement, confirmed that they were not notified about the ICE activities. The company has previously stated that it does not participate in or have prior knowledge of these raids and urges employees to report suspected immigration enforcement for their safety.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not yet commented on the incident, but it is known that businesses like Home Depot do not get notified ahead of immigration enforcement activities, with DHS offices sometimes located near these stores.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the man's death, and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network is working to identify his family. The organization, which advocates for day laborers, migrants, and low-wage workers, aims to support those who witnessed and experienced the raid.
The incident in Monrovia is not an isolated case. There has been a notable increase in immigration enforcement raids near Home Depot stores, particularly under the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. These raids, often occurring in parking lots where day laborers congregate to find work, have sparked protests and controversy.
Some of these operations have been characterized as ambush-style enforcement, with heavily armed agents using tactics such as hiding in vehicles before making arrests. This has led to escalating tensions and court challenges against the Trump administration's tactics.
Monrovia City Manager Dylan Feik made a statement about the incident, expressing his condolences and calling for understanding and compassion. CNN has reached out to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security for comment.
As the investigation into the man's death continues, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing debate surrounding immigration enforcement and the impact such actions can have on individuals and communities.
- The tragedy in Monrovia has raised concerns among us, as the incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing debate in our politics and general-news regarding immigration enforcement, and the potential consequences these actions may have on communities.
- In light of the increase in crime-and-justice incidents such as immigration raids on businesses like Home Depot, we urgently call for transparency and dialogue from our authorities, to ensure the protection and justice for all residents, regardless of their immigration status.
