Man shot by ICE officer near bus stop files $25 million lawsuit

The Guardian reported that a U.S. citizen has sued the federal government for $25 million after being shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in southern California. The plaintiff, Carlos Jimenez, a father of three from Ontario, says he was wrongfully shot and arrested and later faced a "malicious prosecution".

According to the complaint filed in federal court on Friday, Jimenez was driving to a food pantry on 30 October 2025 when he passed ICE agents conducting an operation around 7 a.m. He stopped and told the officers, "calmly and slowly," that children would soon be arriving at a nearby bus stop.

The lawsuit also alleges that agents followed Jimenez to a hospital and "interfered" in his care, leaving bullet fragments still lodged near his lung. The filing seeks damages from the government for the alleged wrongdoing.

Why it matters

The case could set a precedent for holding federal immigration agents accountable for use‑of‑force incidents.

Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

10 Nov 2026, 03:01 IST

Key names

ICE, Carlos Jimenez, California, Ontario

Section

Politics

Sources

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• The GuardianUS citizen shot by ICE officer near children’s bus stop sues government for $25m 10 Nov, 03:01

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