# Evanston citizen injured in ICE clash

> Evanston resident injured by ICE agents during confrontation.
- Title: Evanston citizen injured in ICE clash · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Evanston resident injured by ICE agents during confrontation. An Evanston resident was injured by ICE agents during a confrontation on Sunday, which they…
- Keywords: evanston, ice, sanctuary evanston, icirr, dhs, immigration, chicago, police, news, local, citizen, injured
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/09/23/ciudadano-estadounidense-de-evanston-resulta-herido-en-un-enfrentamiento-con-ice-el-domingo
- Published: 2026-09-23T15:46:16.34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: evanston, ice, sanctuary evanston, icirr, dhs, immigration, chicago, police, news, local
## Evanston incident
A Chicago suburb resident was injured by ICE agents during a Sunday morning confrontation near Howard Street and Dodge Avenue.

> El hombre dijo que sufrió lesiones en la cabeza, el cuello y los dientes.
## ICE agents detained resident
ICE agents detained an Evanston resident who claimed to be a U.S. citizen, but he resisted arrest and refused to show identification.

> Los agentes federales abandonaron el área después de que empezaron a reunirse manifestantes, porque temían ser atacados.
## Resident released
ICE agents determined the resident was not the target and released him after confirming he was a U.S. citizen.

> Más tarde, los agentes de inmigración determinaron que el hombre no era la persona que estaban buscando, y fue puesto en libertad.
## Local groups condemn
Sanctuary Evanston and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights condemned the violence and called for an investigation.

> Que agentes federales agredan a personas en las calles no hace nuestra comunidad más segura para nadie.
## DHS unresponsive
DHS and ICE did not respond immediately to a request for comments on the incident.

> El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos (DHS) y ICE no respondieron de inmediato a una solicitud de comentarios.
## Evanston police investigate
Evanston police are investigating the incident, which occurred during heightened federal immigration interactions.

> La Policía de Evanston investiga.
## Austin shooting
In Austin, Texas, an ICE agent shot a man during a transit stop, leading to hours of protests.

> El jefe de la Policía de Austin dijo que el hombre baleado estaba en condición grave pero estable en un hospital el domingo por la tarde.
## Austin victim details
The Austin victim, a 28-year-old Venezuelan named Wilber Rafael Garces Pérez, was delivering food when shot.

> Garcas Pérez estaba haciendo una entrega de comida de DoorDash cuando le dispararon.
## ICE gas canisters
ICE agents used pepper spray against protesters outside their Broadview facility on Saturday.

> Más cerca de casa, agentes federales usaron gas pimienta contra manifestantes afuera de la instalación de ICE en Broadview el sábado
## Local leader statement
Sanctuary Evanston leader Nathan Ryan called the incident a threat to community safety and demanded accountability.

> Esto es algo que no debería estar pasando en mi ciudad. No debería estar pasando en las calles de Evanston, pero no debería estar pasando en ninguna ciudad del país.
## Broader context
The incident occurred amid increased federal immigration interactions and protests across Chicago.

> Lo único que creo que es más aterrador que ver a agentes federales golpear a personas en la calle es ver a agentes federales golpear a personas en la calle sin consecuencias ni rendición de cuentas.
## Evanston police update
Evanston police continue investigating the incident after ICE agents released the resident.

> La Policía de Evanston continúa investigando el incidente
## ICE agents' actions
ICE agents left the area after protesters gathered, fearing attacks.

> Los agentes federales abandonaron el área después de que empezaron a reunirse manifestantes, porque temían ser atacados.
## Local groups' stance
Sanctuary Evanston and ICIRR stated that federal agents should not be using violence against anyone.

> Que agentes federales agredan a personas en las calles no hace nuestra comunidad más segura para nadie.
## Key takeaway

An Evanston resident was injured by ICE agents during a confrontation on Sunday, which they later released after determining he was not the target.