Officers responded to reports of gunshots fired at federal agents Saturday amid immigration enforcement operations in Chicago that drew residents to protest in the streets, authorities said. Fortunately, there were no reports of anyone being hit by gunfire, according to police, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) later indicated that the shots came from a man in a black Jeep who was targeting the agents. As of the latest updates, neither the suspect nor the vehicle have been located.

Tensions have surged as federal enforcement has become increasingly aggressive, particularly two months into an immigration operation launched in Chicago known as Operation Midway Blitz. This operation has fueled protests, where at times, residents have followed and confronted heavily armed agents.

In response to the situation, a federal judge issued an extensive injunction this week, restricting the agents’ use of force after claims that a top Border Patrol official lied about the threats posed by the protesters.

The operation, taking place in Little Village, a predominantly Mexican neighborhood, has sparked significant community outcry. Protesters utilized whistles, honked car horns, and shouted at agents, demanding they leave the area. Confrontations also occurred with police officers, whom residents viewed as complicit in the enforcement actions. In a show of escalating frustration, one police vehicle sustained damage, including a smashed taillight and windshield, as protesters allegedly hurled rocks and paint cans at agents’ vehicles. Meanwhile, U.S. Customs and Border Protection have yet to respond to requests for comment regarding the incidents.