ICE Officers Involved in Fatal Chicago Shooting Were Not Wearing Body Cameras

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers involved in the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas González in Franklin Park, Illinois, were not equipped with body cameras at the time of the incident, according to a senior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official.

The shooting occurred on September 12, 2025, when ICE officers attempted to arrest Villegas González, a 38-year-old undocumented immigrant from Mexico. According to ICE, Villegas González resisted arrest and attempted to flee, allegedly dragging an officer with his vehicle. The officer, fearing for his life, discharged his weapon, resulting in Villegas González's death. The officer sustained serious injuries but was reported to be in stable condition.

In response to the incident, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called for ICE to release any available photos or video footage, expressing concern over the lack of transparency.

ICE's body camera policy, updated in February 2025, mandates that officers wear and activate body cameras during enforcement activities. However, the policy notes that cameras have not been distributed agency-wide, and the requirement applies only to officers equipped with the devices.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that the shooting is under review, emphasizing that all use-of-force incidents are subject to proper reporting and review in accordance with agency policies.

The FBI's Chicago field office is leading the ongoing investigation into the incident.