Man Shot by ICE Agents Arrested by FBI After Hospital Release

Attorney says client was in no condition to be discharged from hospital.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:18am

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A man shot multiple times by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an enforcement stop in central California last week was arrested by the FBI after being discharged from the hospital, his attorney said. The attorney expressed shock at the arrest, stating the client was in no condition to be released from the hospital.

Why it matters

This incident is the latest in a string of shootings during the Trump administration's aggressive push to detain and deport immigrants, raising concerns about the use of force by federal immigration officials.

The details

According to the attorney, Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez underwent three surgeries for multiple gunshot wounds after being shot by ICE agents when he allegedly tried to drive into them during a traffic stop. Federal authorities have not disclosed what charges Mendoza may face. The attorney stated Mendoza has no criminal record in the U.S. and was acquitted of murder in El Salvador, contrary to claims he was a suspected gang member wanted for questioning.

  • On April 13, 2026, ICE agents shot Mendoza during an enforcement stop in Patterson, California.
  • On April 14, 2026, Mendoza was discharged from the hospital into FBI custody.

The players

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez

A 36-year-old man who was shot multiple times by ICE agents during an enforcement stop and later arrested by the FBI after being discharged from the hospital.

Patrick Kolasinski

The attorney representing Mendoza, who expressed shock at his client's arrest and stated he was in no condition to be released from the hospital.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that conducted the enforcement stop targeting Mendoza, leading to the shooting incident.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The federal agency that arrested Mendoza after he was discharged from the hospital.

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What they’re saying

“We're in shock. He should not be out of that hospital. He was in no condition to be released.”

— Patrick Kolasinski, Attorney

What’s next

Federal authorities have not disclosed the specific charges Mendoza may face or provided further details about the circumstances surrounding his arrest by the FBI.

The takeaway

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the use of force by federal immigration officials and the treatment of immigrants during enforcement actions, especially those with potential health issues.