A shocking confrontation in Santa Ana sparked outrage Sunday after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was captured on video pulling a firearm on a woman during a roadside encounter. The Fullerton Police Department, whose officer arrived at the scene, has publicly denied assisting the armed agent, stating that no crime had occurred and the officer only intervened to ensure safety.
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Midday Incident in Santa Ana
According to Fullerton Police, the incident unfolded around 12:18 p.m. near Santa Ana Boulevard and Shelton Street. A Fullerton officer, returning from Orange County Jail after an inmate drop-off, witnessed a man exit his vehicle while pointing a firearm at a female driver behind him. Police said the officer immediately stopped to intervene, unaware of the man’s identity or the circumstances leading to the standoff.
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ICE Agent Identifies Himself
Authorities said the armed individual identified himself as an ICE agent and showed his credentials. The federal agent claimed that the woman had been following and recording him, prompting his reaction. However, the Fullerton officer informed him that no assistance could be provided unless a crime had occurred and advised that the Santa Ana Police were already on their way to the scene…