Did two suspects really try to hit ICE agents with a vehicle in Colorado Springs?
A tense situation unfolded Thursday in Colorado Springs after two individuals reportedly attempted to assault federal immigration officers with a vehicle, prompting a shelter-in-place order and a large-scale law enforcement response. The incident involved agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and is being described as a direct attack on federal officers.
According to ICE, the suspects—believed to be undocumented immigrants—tried to ram their vehicle into ICE agents during an encounter in the 9900 block of Burgess Road. Law enforcement quickly responded to the scene, and a shootout reportedly followed. While no injuries have been reported, both suspects managed to escape and are currently on the run.
A quarter-mile shelter-in-place order was issued by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office surrounding the immediate area, while a Peak Alert was sent to residents advising them to stay indoors due to heavy police activity. Officials later confirmed that the alert was directly linked to the attempted assault on ICE agents.
ICE officials addressed the broader implications of the incident, expressing growing concern over the rising danger faced by their officers. “ICE officers are facing an 830% increase in assaults,” a spokesperson told KRDO. “Lies and violent rhetoric incite hostility against the brave men and women of ICE who put their lives on the line every day to protect American communities, as we witnessed in Colorado today.”
The attempted vehicular assault and subsequent escape highlight an alarming trend of aggression toward federal immigration personnel, part of what officials are calling a national spike in anti-ICE violence. While local and federal agencies continue to search for the suspects, residents are urged to remain alert and report any suspicious activity.
The motive behind the attack has not been officially confirmed, but ICE continues to emphasize the risks its agents face daily in the line of duty. With tensions high, Thursday’s event underscores growing concerns about the safety of federal law enforcement operating in local communities.
