A man was fatally shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on Friday morning in Franklin Park, Illinois. The victim, 38-year-old Silverio Villegas González, allegedly attempted to flee during a traffic stop and struck an ICE officer with his car.
Villegas González had a history of reckless driving and had received several traffic citations, but it’s unclear if these incidents were related to the fatal shooting. The victim was identified by immigration officials as a Mexican national from Michoacán, Mexico.
The incident occurred days after President Donald Trump launched an immigration enforcement campaign in the Chicago area, generating widespread fear among immigrant communities. Social media videos and eyewitnesses confirm that ICE officers opened fire on Villegas González during the traffic stop, but details of the shooting are still unclear.
Several community leaders, including U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Cook County Governor JB Pritzker, have called for a federal investigation into the incident. They express concern about the use of force by ICE agents and the impact on immigrant communities.
Critics argue that ICE’s actions disrupt community fabric and create fear among undocumented individuals. Local residents report seeing military-style vehicles arrive at the scene before the shooting occurred.
The incident raises concerns about ICE’s use-of-force protocols and the enforcement campaign, which has been criticized for its lack of transparency and effectiveness.
Source: https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/09/12/ice-officer-fatally-shoots-man-during-traffic-stop-in-chicago-suburb-authorities-say