Videos: 'Help me!' ICE violently detains man who says he's U.S. citizen

Key Points:

• A Long Beach man, Ricardo Gonzalez, a U.S. citizen and former city employee, was pinned face down and handcuffed by ICE agents after being struck by a vehicle during a detention operation, sustaining a broken arm.
• Videos of the incident, which occurred in North Long Beach, have sparked public outrage and calls for an independent investigation into the use of force by ICE, with Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson filing a complaint with the DHS Office of Inspector General.
• Gonzalez had called 911 requesting police de-escalation support after noticing unmarked vehicles and a crowd in his neighborhood; he was later shocked with a Taser twice and hospitalized for serious injuries.
• Long Beach Police stated they assisted DHS and ICE due to vehicle vandalism and a medical aid request, but emphasized that ICE agents were responsible for enforcement actions, while police focused on de-escalation and crowd control.
• The incident has drawn political attention, with local officials condemning the tactics used by ICE, while a U.S. Attorney criticized public comments for allegedly encouraging obstruction of law enforcement activities.