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An ICE officer fired at an SUV fleeing a car stop in Pennsylvania. That’s not how it should happen, policing experts say
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 10 min read
By Shimon Prokupecz, Nicki Brown, CNN
(CNN) — In the early morning of July 1, federal immigration officers in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pulled over a white SUV. An unmarked Immigration and Customs Enforcement car stopped in front of the SUV to block its path, while other law enforcement vehicle...
Key takeaway ” An ICE officer discharged his weapon, and the driver escaped, the statement said.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The tactics used by ICE officers in the Pennsylvania incident raise concerns about public safety and the potential for similar situations to unfold in El Paso . As a community with a significant presence of federal immigration authorities, El Paso residents should be aware of the protocols in place for car stops and the training that officers receive to handle such situations. The fact that ICE officers may be making it up as they go along, as suggested by law enforcement expert Kenneth Corey, is particularly troubling. El Paso has seen its share of high-profile incidents involving law enforcement, and it is crucial that local authorities and federal agencies prioritize de-escalation techniques and proper training to minimize the risk of harm to both officers and the public. The El Paso community should expect transparency and accountability from law enforcement agencies, including ICE, to ensure that incidents like the one in Pennsylvania do not happen here.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? By Shimon Prokupecz, Nicki Brown, CNN
(CNN) — In the early morning of July 1, federal immigration officers in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pulled over a white SUV. An unmarked Immigration and Customs Enforcement car stopped in front of the SUV to block its path, while other law enforcement vehicle...
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