Carlitos Ricardo Parias
Seriously injured · ICE · Los Angeles, California
What happened
Known online as “Richard LA,” Parias was followed from home on an immigration arrest warrant. Officers boxed in his Camry, broke a window, and opened fire amid a struggle over the vehicle. He was charged with assault on a federal officer; a judge later dismissed the charge citing constitutional violations around counsel access and deadlines.
Resistance to arrest
ICE was executing an immigration arrest warrant. Officials said he failed to exit, rocked the Camry endangering officers, and that an officer fired during the struggle. He was charged with assault on a federal officer; a judge later dismissed the charge (government appealed). Bodycam shows a chaotic window-break and gunpoint commands.
Officer / agency involvement
Unnamed ICE officer shot Parias in the arm; ricochet injured a U.S. marshal’s hand.
Official / DHS account
Federal officials said Parias failed to exit, rocked the car back and forth endangering officers, and that the officer fired after commands to shut off the engine.
Contested points & other evidence
Charge dismissed for government constitutional violations; prosecutors appealed. Bodycam shows chaotic window-break and gunpoint commands. Remains in detention in Adelanto per reporting.
Investigation status
Criminal charge dismissed (government appealing); immigration detention continuing; use-of-force review status not publicly closed.
Sources
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News coverage
- NBC News — DHS shootings list (Parias)Perceived liberal
- Los Angeles Times — TikTok streamer profilePerceived liberal
- CNN — U.S. marshal injured / ICE stopPerceived liberal
- AP News — streamer shot during immigration arrestPerceived neutral
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