A gunman allegedly opened fire on U.S. Border Patrol agents conducting immigration enforcement operations in Chicago Tuesday, forcing officers to call for police backup.

The shooting occurred near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue when an unknown male in a black Jeep fired shots at federal agents before fleeing the scene, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Others at the scene threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol vehicles.

Chicago Police responded to assist and cleared the area. The shooter and vehicle remain at large. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Feds Find New Ways To Show Anti-ICE Rioters Who’s Boss)

Today, U.S. Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, when an unknown male driving a black Jeep fired shots at agents and fled the scene. An unknown number of agitators also threw a paint can and…

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) November 8, 2025

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction,” DHS said in a statement. “Over the past two months, we’ve seen an increase in assaults and obstruction targeting federal law enforcement during operations.”

The federal agency called the situation dynamic and said it shows escalating aggression toward law enforcement officers.

“These confrontations highlight the dangers our agents face daily and the escalating aggression toward law enforcement. The violence must end,” the statement read.

No injuries were reported. The incident comes as federal immigration enforcement operations have increased across major U.S. cities.