A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a man in the Chicago area on Friday during an attempted arrest, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and local officials. Authorities said ICE officers attempted a vehicle stop to arrest Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, who then drove his car at the agents. An officer, who was dragged by the vehicle, opened fire, fatally striking Villegas-Gonzalez. The officer was injured and remains in stable condition.

The Mexican Consulate in Chicago confirmed the man’s identity, describing him as a 38-year-old cook from Mexico. DHS stated Villegas-Gonzalez was living in the U.S. without legal status and had a record of reckless driving. The incident occurred amid Operation Midway Blitz, a Trump administration enforcement campaign targeting immigration violations in Illinois. Local lawmakers, including U.S. Representatives Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Delia Ramirez, and Norma Hernandez, sharply criticized ICE’s methods, calling them aggressive and dangerous. Illinois State Representative Lilian Jimenez said the shooting highlighted the risks of such operations, calling the death “horrific” and warning that the tactics “endanger the entire community.”

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker demanded a full investigation, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability. While DHS reported the incident took place in Chicago, local officials said it occurred in the suburb of Franklin Park. The Mexican Consulate said it is assisting Villegas-Gonzalez’s family and has formally requested additional information from ICE. DHS, meanwhile, defended the officer’s actions, stating that “appropriate force” was used.

The shooting comes as President Donald Trump has renewed threats to send National Guard troops and federal agents to Chicago to combat crime and illegal immigration, drawing widespread protests across the city and surrounding suburbs. On Friday, he announced plans to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee.