In Franklin Park on September 12, 2025, a deadly incident occurred involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and a man identified as Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez. During a targeted law enforcement vehicle stop, Villegas-Gonzalez allegedly resisted arrest, drove his car into ICE officers, and dragged one officer as he tried to flee the scene. Fearing for his life, an ICE agent fired shots, killing Villegas-Gonzalez. The officer who was dragged suffered severe injuries but is in stable condition after medical treatment. This event has sparked outrage and calls for transparency and accountability, with local officials and immigrant rights advocates expressing concern over ICE operations and racial profiling. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is supporting the investigation.
