ICE officer kills man during arrest in Chicago suburb.

Chicago—(Special Correspondent/Web Desk)—A federal immigration agent shot and killed a man near Chicago on Friday. The incident happened as officers tried to take him into custody.

Officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the man, Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, was in a car. They say he drove toward the agents during the stop. According to their report, an officer was dragged by the vehicle and then fired his weapon.

The federal officer was hurt but is now in stable condition at a hospital. The man who was shot, a 38-year-old cook from Mexico, later died from his injuries.

The Mexican Consulate in Chicago confirmed his identity and is helping his family. DHS officials said they believe the man was living in the U.S. without legal permission.

This event occurred during a larger immigration operation announced by federal authorities earlier in the week. Some local leaders had warned that such actions could lead to dangerous situations.

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Elected officials and community advocates are deeply saddened and concerned. They argue that aggressive enforcement tactics put everyone at risk.

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“This endangers all of our community,” said one Illinois state representative. “We now see the horrific outcome we feared—a life has been taken.”

There is some confusion about exactly where the event took place. Federal officials say it was in Chicago, but local leaders say it was in the suburb of Franklin Park.

The governor of Illinois has called for a full and transparent investigation into the shooting. He wants to ensure there is accountability for what happened. Meanwhile, the DHS stated its officer used “appropriate force” and noted the man had a history of reckless driving.