ICE agents open fire on van driver who allegedly tried to run them over on Christmas Eve

Two people were injured after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents opened fire on a van in Maryland on Christmas Eve when the driver allegedly tried to run them over during a law enforcement operation, officials said.

Anne Arundel County Police Department spokesperson Justin Mulacahy said officers responded to West Court in Glen Burnie at about 10:50 a.m. Wednesday for reports of a shooting involving ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations agents.

A preliminary investigation found that ICE agents were conducting a detail in the area when they approached a white van, according to police.

Police alleged the driver attempted to run the agents over, prompting ICE agents to open fire on the vehicle.

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