A federal officer struck a Houston construction worker during a vehicle pursuit, fracturing his leg after mistaking him for a man whose family claims has been deceased for years, raising serious doubts about the officer’s account. The worker, hospitalized with severe injuries, requires reconstructive ankle surgery, while the suspect’s family has provided documentation allegedly proving his death. Immigration advocates have questioned the credibility of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) explanation, demanding further clarity on the incident. The case adds to growing scrutiny over law enforcement actions during high-speed chases.
Federal officer slammed vehicle into a construction worker while pursuing a man who died in similar circumstancesA federal officer slammed a vehicle into a Houston construction worker and broke his leg, believing him to be a man who apparently died years ago, the dead man’s family said on Friday, further calling into question the account given by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The worker, 48-year-old Miguel Parra Hernandez of Mexico, remains hospitalized with multiple leg fractures and needs reconstructive ankle surgery, according to FIEL, a Houston-based immigration advocacy group. At a news conference on Friday, the group said the alleged suspect’s family had shared documentation proving his death. Continue reading...
