Immigration Officer Injured in Los Angeles Area Operation
A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer was injured during a targeted operation in South Los Angeles on Wednesday morning. The operation took place in the unincorporated area of Willowbrook, adjacent to Compton.
Incident Overview
At approximately 7 a.m., immigration enforcement officials attempted to apprehend William Eduardo Moran Carballo, identified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a “violent criminal” from El Salvador. During the arrest attempt, Carballo reportedly fled and used his vehicle to ram into law enforcement personnel.
Details of the Encounter
A federal agent responded by firing shots at Carballo, who, fortunately, was not injured. The situation escalated quickly, resulting in the injury of a CBP officer. However, details regarding the nature and severity of the officer’s injuries have not been released.
Background on Carballo
- William Eduardo Moran Carballo has a history of criminal activity, including involvement in human smuggling.
- He has two prior arrests for domestic violence, specifically for “inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.”
- An immigration judge issued a final removal order for Carballo in 2019.
Response and Community Reaction
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene around 7:25 a.m. Witnesses described the aftermath, noting that a damaged BMW sedan was seen crashed into a curb. An airbag was deployed, indicating the severity of the impact.
In a livestreamed video from the location, voices could be heard expressing discontent with the presence of federal agents, while a crowd of onlookers gathered behind police tape. This suggests a heightened tension in the neighborhood at the time of the incident.
Continued Developments
DHS described the situation as evolving, stating that further information would be made available as the investigation progresses. Law enforcement remains on high alert in the area following this incident.
