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FBI Investigates Shots That Struck Phoenix ICE Building

Requests for public tips to the FBI reflect heightened scrutiny of ICE use-of-force and oversight

Overview

  • The FBI Phoenix field office is investigating after one or more people fired several rounds that struck the exterior of an ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations building, authorities said.
  • The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 14, and officials reported no injuries and no publicly announced arrests as the probe continues.
  • Investigators are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the North Central Avenue area to call the FBI tip line or submit an online tip.
  • A protest took place outside the same ICE office later that day, and officials said there is no indication the demonstration and the shooting are connected.
  • The shooting comes as national attention on ICE use-of-force has intensified following two recent fatal agent-involved shootings that prompted multiagency probes and policy changes such as expanded body-camera use.