Border Patrol agents came under attack by violent mobs in the neighboring cities of Maywood and Bell in Los Angeles County, California on Friday.
Photos and videos show mobs confronting the federal agents. The Department of Homeland Security reported two Border Patrol vehicles were rammed, several tires slashed and windows smashed.
DHS posted:
Today in Bell and Maywood, CA, Border Patrol vehicles were violently targeted during lawful operations.
On Atlantic Blvd, one vehicle was rammed and had its tires slashed. On Slauson Ave, a civilian struck a federal vehicle, totaling it. The driver was arrested for suspicion of vehicular assault as a mob formed and slashed additional tires. LAPD, LAFD, OFO teams, and Border Patrol Special Operations responded and restored order. One suspect is in custody and will be presented to U.S. Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution.
Federal law enforcement is facing an ever-escalating increase in assaults—but we will not be deterred. Secretary Noem’s message is clear: If you assault a federal officer, you will be prosecuted. CBP and our partners will continue to enforce the law—relentless and unapologetic.
Today in Bell and Maywood, CA, Border Patrol vehicles were violently targeted during lawful operations.
On Atlantic Blvd, one vehicle was rammed and had its tires slashed. On Slauson Ave, a civilian struck a federal vehicle, totaling it. The driver was arrested for suspicion of… pic.twitter.com/U41oVAZDQz
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) June 21, 2025
Helicopter video posted by KABC-TV:
A protest broke out in Maywood after a possible immigration raid on Friday afternoon.
AIR7 was flying over the area when federal agents deployed some kind of tear gas or smoke bombs on a small crowd of protesters.
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— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) June 21, 2025
Excerpt from KABC report:
In Maywood, AIR7 was flying over the area when federal agents deployed some kind of tear gas or smoke bombs on a small crowd of protesters. The crowd quickly dissipated in the chaos, with a lot of people yelling.
Things became aggressive after the gas or smoke was deployed. One protester was seen kicking it back toward the federal agents.
Video shows multiple SUVs, seemingly belonging to federal agents, stopped on Slauson Avenue near Alamao Avenue, about a block away from where the gas or smoke was deployed.
Just moments before that, a protest on Atlantic Avenue in the City of Bell got heated.
AIR7 video shows a group of about 100 people who showed up after an immigration operation in the area.
The video shows people throwing rocks and bottles at vehicles as they passed by.
Compilation video posted by L.A. Taco, “It was tense in Maywood and Bell as ICE/CBP and multiple local police agencies confronted protesters and local residents vocalizing their anger at ICE/CBP violently arresting individuals and a protester. In the video you can see smoke being deployed and an unmarked vehicle heading recklessly in the wrong direction almost running over civilians which possibly included the Mayor of Cudahy as she stated on her social media.”
It was tense in Maywood and Bell as ICE/CBP and multiple local police agencies confronted protesters and local residents vocalizing their anger at ICE/CBP violently arresting individuals and a protester. In the video you can see smoke being deployed and an unmarked vehicle… pic.twitter.com/az3UeP2dkP
— L.A. TACO (@LATACO) June 21, 2025
DHS reported Thursday that attacks on agents are skyrocketing, “New data reveals that ICE law enforcement is now facing a 500% increase in assaults while carrying out enforcement operations. Make no mistake, sanctuary politicians are contributing to the surge in assaults of our ICE officers through their repeated vilification and demonization of ICE.”
New data reveals that ICE law enforcement is now facing a 500% increase in assaults while carrying out enforcement operations.
Make no mistake, sanctuary politicians are contributing to the surge in assaults of our ICE officers through their repeated vilification and…
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) June 19, 2025
