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Chicago woman who was shot 5 times by immigration agent files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind
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· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The woman alleges that the agent's account of the shooting was false. A lawsuit has been filed against the federal government by a woman who was shot multiple times by a Customs and Border Protection agent.
A lawsuit has been filed against the federal government by a woman who was shot multiple times by a Customs and Border Protection agent. The woman alleges that the agent's account of the shooting was false. She claims the agent fired at her vehicle from behind, resulting in serious injuries.
The incident occurred during a crackdown on immigration and the woman was initially accused of using her vehicle to strike the agent's SUV. However, these charges were later dismissed.
Further details about the case and the lawsuit are available, including the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the agent's actions.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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