WASHINGTON, D.C., December 10th
Federal officials released a detailed public notice today describing the early findings of an ongoing investigation into the shooting of four police officers. The information, provided directly by the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, identifies the suspect as an unauthorized immigrant previously subject to an order of removal and confirms that he is now in custody following the incident. According to the federal statement, the investigation remains active and is being conducted in cooperation with local authorities, state partners and multiple federal agencies who are determining the precise series of events that led to the confrontation and subsequent injuries.
The statement issued by DHS reported that the suspect had prior immigration violations and an existing removal order at the time of the shooting. According to the agency, this removal order and the earlier immigration history are now subjects of a separate internal review that seeks to determine whether prior enforcement actions were processed according to federal policy. The notice explained that the internal review will examine the suspect’s immigration timeline, previous administrative decisions, completed and uncompleted actions and any procedural delays that may have occurred before the incident. The agency stated that findings will be released to the public when the administrative review is completed.
According to DHS, the suspect’s full identity has not yet been released because criminal charges are still being processed. The agency stated that identifying information will be made public only after all legally required notifications have been delivered, including notifications mandated under federal criminal procedure. This includes notifications to the relevant law enforcement partners, prosecutors and any affected entities that require documented confirmation before public release of a suspect’s name or supporting details. DHS emphasized that this process is standard when charges have not yet been formally certified or when the case remains in transition between agencies.
The DHS notice also stated that the condition of the injured officers and the investigative work conducted at the scene are under the care of the appropriate local and state law enforcement agencies. Federal officials stated that they will provide additional information only when the primary investigative agencies authorize broader disclosure. Until that authorization occurs, federal officials have restricted their statements to the identification of the suspect’s immigration status, the acknowledgement of his custody and the confirmation of both the criminal investigation and the administrative review.
According to the statement, the intent of the release is to present only information that has been fully confirmed by federal authorities. The notice stated that no further descriptive details on the officers, the circumstances, the location or the evidence will be issued until the investigative agencies jointly determine the material is ready for public release. Federal officials stated that the investigative team continues to collect information from witness accounts, agency records and on-scene documentation that must be reviewed before any additional federal summary can be issued for public consumption.
The agency’s announcement concludes by emphasizing that this case illustrates the routine coordination that occurs between federal immigration authorities and local law enforcement agencies when a criminal matter intersects with a prior immigration record. According to DHS, the present case will continue to be handled in cooperation with state partners and the relevant local departments until the criminal charges are finalized and the investigative agencies issue the next authorized public update. DHS stated it will publish additional information as soon as foundational details become legally releasable.
This report is based entirely and exclusively on information released directly by DHS, with no secondary reporting, commentary or outside interpretation. All details appearing in this article reflect only what the primary federal source has confirmed.
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- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY — Official Public Release, December 9, 2025
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