ICE Agent Injured During Arrest Attempt in Quincy

Department of Homeland Security says suspect used vehicle to evade capture

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:21pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car door handle, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a sense of the gritty, investigative nature of this incident.A damaged car door handle, a stark reminder of the risks ICE agents face when conducting enforcement actions.Boston Today

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was injured after being briefly pinned by a suspect's vehicle during an arrest attempt in Quincy, Massachusetts last week, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The suspect, an illegal immigrant, allegedly used his car to try and evade capture, nearly crushing the agent before fleeing the scene.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the risks and challenges faced by ICE agents when conducting targeted arrests, especially when suspects resort to using their vehicles as weapons to avoid apprehension. It also raises concerns about public safety and the ongoing debate around immigration enforcement policies.

The details

According to the DHS statement, the incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Friday, April 11th on Bigelow Street in Quincy. ICE officers had stopped the suspect, an illegal immigrant, to make an arrest. As the agents exited their vehicle, the suspect "in an attempt to evade arrest, weaponized his vehicle and nearly crushed a special agent." The agent was able to move out of the way, but the suspect's vehicle still struck the ICE car, briefly pinning the officer. The suspect then fled the scene and remains at-large.

  • The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Friday, April 11th.

The players

Department of Homeland Security

The U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, including immigration enforcement through agencies like ICE.

ICE

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal law enforcement agency that investigates and enforces immigration laws.

The suspect

An illegal immigrant who allegedly used his vehicle to evade arrest and nearly crush an ICE agent.

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What’s next

The suspect remains at-large, and DHS has not released the suspect's identity. It is unclear if any additional charges will be filed against the suspect for the alleged use of the vehicle to evade arrest and injure the ICE agent.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the dangers and complexities faced by ICE agents when conducting enforcement actions, as suspects may resort to extreme measures to avoid apprehension. It also reignites debates around immigration policies and the appropriate use of force by law enforcement.