ICE and CBP Agents Involved in Shooting Near San Jose

FBI launches investigation after incident shuts down part of Interstate 5 in Patterson, California

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:40pm

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Sacramento has launched an investigation after a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officers near San Jose, California. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, shutting down on- and off-ramps on Interstate 5 and Sperry Avenue in Patterson, California. It's currently unclear if anyone was injured.

Why it matters

Shootings involving federal law enforcement agencies like ICE and CBP are rare but can raise concerns about use of force and transparency. The FBI's investigation aims to determine the circumstances and details surrounding this incident, which disrupted traffic in the Patterson area.

The details

According to reports, the shooting took place near San Jose, California, on Tuesday morning. The incident shut down on- and off-ramps on Interstate 5 and Sperry Avenue in the nearby town of Patterson. The FBI's Sacramento office is leading the investigation in partnership with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, but few other details have been released at this early stage.

  • The shooting occurred on Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026.

The players

FBI Sacramento

The local field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is leading the investigation into the shooting incident.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

A federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that was involved in the shooting.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)

A federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that was also involved in the shooting.

Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency partnering with the FBI in the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“FBI Sacramento is responding to the scene of an ICE and CBP involved shooting in Patterson, California. We are conducting a thorough investigation in partnership with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office and are grateful for the Patterson community's continued patience and support. As the investigation is in its early stages, we are unable to release additional information at this time.”

— FBI Sacramento

What’s next

The FBI and Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office will continue their investigation into the details and circumstances surrounding the shooting incident. They are expected to provide more information as the probe progresses.

The takeaway

This shooting involving federal law enforcement agencies like ICE and CBP highlights the need for transparency and accountability when it comes to the use of force by authorities. The FBI's investigation aims to shed light on what exactly happened and why, in order to maintain public trust.