Monrovia Home Depot ICE Raid Fatality｜Man Struck on 210 Freeway While Fleeing Immigration Enforcement

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Man Fatally Struck on 210 Freeway During ICE Operation

A man was fatally struck on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Monrovia Thursday morning while fleeing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation at a Home Depot on Mountain Avenue. The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m., resulting in the man being rushed to a local hospital where he later died.

Details of the Incident

Monrovia City Manager Dylan Feik confirmed that during the ICE activity at the store, the man ran on foot across Evergreen Avenue and entered the freeway, moving into the eastbound lanes. The exact circumstances of the ICE operation are not disclosed, and the city has not received further information from federal authorities regarding the operation itself.

City Statement on ICE Activity

In a statement, Feik emphasized that there is currently no ongoing ICE activity reported in Monrovia. He also noted that the city has not received any communications or updates from ICE about the incident.

“While we understand community members want to know more about the incident, the information provided in this update is all the city has to provide at this time,” Feik said.

Eyewitness Reports and Investigation

Eyewitnesses reported seeing the man fleeing the store before entering the freeway. Local authorities continue to investigate the fatal collision and gather more information from witnesses.

The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of entering freeway lanes on foot and the serious consequences of fleeing law enforcement operations.