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ICE agent strikes man with car during pursuit in Texas, authorities say: VIDEO
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- Surveillance video from Harris County, Texas, shows an unmarked ICE SUV running over Miguel Parra-Hernandez during a pursuit at a shopping center; Parra-Hernandez was struck after fleeing from a white pickup truck.
- ICE stated agents were attempting to arrest Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, their intended target, and claimed Parra-Hernandez ran in front of their vehicle, but video suggests the SUV veered left before hitting him.
- Parra-Hernandez remains hospitalized in stable condition, while Mendoza-Cervantes is still at large; Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash but defers other inquiries to ICE.
- Harris County officials, including County Attorney Abbie Kamin, have called for full cooperation from ICE and an independent investigation to ensure transparency and accountability.
