ICE Agents Vehicle Hits Man During Texas Enforcement Action

A vehicle driven by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents struck and injured a 48-year-old man in the greater Houston area on Saturday while agents pursued a wanted suspect, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said. The incident occurred during an enforcement action, and the victim was taken to a local hospital.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the incident appeared to happen while ICE authorities were conducting an enforcement action in the area.

"The incident appears to have occurred while ICE authorities were conducting an enforcement action in the area," said the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

During a press conference, Major McConnell of the Harris County Sheriff's special investigation bureau said deputies were called to the scene around 7:20 a.m.

McConnell said ICE agents were traveling south while pursuing a wanted suspect. The suspect drove west in an eastbound lane before leaving the vehicle and running away on foot, according to his account.

The ICE agents then attempted to capture the driver and passenger who fled, McConnell said. He said the agent struck the passenger with the vehicle while trying to capture him.

The injured man was transported to a local hospital. McConnell said the victim is a 48-year-old male who appeared to have a broken leg and remained in ICE custody at the hospital.

CBS News said it contacted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for additional information about the incident.