Hyattsville, MD — A video circulating online shows a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent dropping his firearm and appearing to shove it toward bystanders during an arrest in Hyattsville, Maryland, prompting internal review by authorities.
The footage, recorded by a witness, captures a tense moment during what ICE officials confirmed was an enforcement action. In the video, the agent is seen handling a suspect before his firearm falls to the ground. He then appears to push the weapon in the direction of nearby individuals, causing alarm among witnesses.
ICE has acknowledged the incident and stated that an internal review is underway to assess whether proper protocols were followed.
“The safety of the public and our personnel is of the utmost importance,” an ICE spokesperson said in a statement. “We are reviewing the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
Local advocacy groups and community members have expressed concern over the agent’s conduct, calling for transparency and accountability in the investigation.
No injuries were reported, and further details about the arrest or the identity of the individual involved have not yet been released.
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