Immigration Officer Injured in Los Angeles Targeted Operation
A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer was injured during a targeted operation in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred in the south region, near the unincorporated neighborhood of Willowbrook and the city of Compton.
Details of the Targeted Operation
The operation aimed to arrest William Eduardo Moran Carballo, identified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a “violent criminal” from El Salvador. Around 7 a.m., Carballo attempted to escape from immigration officers. In doing so, he “weaponized his vehicle” and rammed it into law enforcement officers.
Incident Overview
- Date: Wednesday morning
- Location: South Los Angeles, near Willowbrook and Compton
- Target: William Eduardo Moran Carballo
- Agency Involved: Customs and Border Protection
- Injured: One CBP officer
- Time of Incident: Approximately 7 a.m.
A federal agent returned fire during the encounter, though Carballo remained unharmed. The specific injuries to the CBP officer have not yet been disclosed, and the agency has stated that further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Background on William Eduardo Moran Carballo
Carballo has a history of criminal activity, including human smuggling. According to DHS, he has two previous arrests related to “inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.” In 2019, an immigration judge issued a final removal order against him.
Reaction and Response
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene around 7:25 a.m. A damaged BMW sedan was found crashed into a curb, with an airbag deployed on the driver’s side. Eyewitness accounts from a livestream indicated public unrest, with a man in the background shouting for federal agents to “get out” of the neighborhood as onlookers gathered near police tape.
The operation highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to enforce immigration laws and apprehend individuals with criminal backgrounds within communities across the United States.
