ICE agents broke US citizen’s arm during Long Beach detention
Federal immigration officers injured a detained American in Long Beach, California, over the weekend.
Injury and Detention Details
Video footage shows Ricardo Gonzalez handcuffed and face down while officers kneel on his back. Officials state that federal agents broke the arm of this former city employee during the confrontation. Gonzalez was reportedly knocked off an e-bike by an unmarked vehicle before being tased twice.
Official Responses and Context
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson confirmed that emergency responders were called for help after the incident occurred. The episode is part of recent violent encounters involving federal officers during immigration enforcement actions. The Department of Homeland Security has not publicly commented on why Gonzalez was detained.
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