New indictment cites shooting near Border Patrol agents in Chicago, still doesn't charge gunman

[Fair Frog]

A federal grand jury has unveiled new charges against Hector Gomez, an undocumented immigrant accused of possessing a firearm as an undocumented immigrant and being a felon in possession of a weapon. The latest indictment raises questions about Gomez's involvement in a November shooting incident near U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Chicago.

According to the indictment, nearly five hours after shots were fired from a black Jeep Wrangler, Gomez was found sitting in the driver's seat of another vehicle with the same gun still in his lap. The indictment alleges that Gomez "brandished a firearm" at a separate victim earlier on November 8th, about an hour before he was discovered with the gun.

Gomez, who has been facing multiple weapons charges and is described as matching the suspect's profile, remains uncharged in connection to the shooting incident. Despite being linked to the Jeep Wrangler where shots were fired, Gomez is not accused of pulling the trigger or even possessing the weapon during the shooting.

The indictment comes as part of a broader investigation into immigration agents who have faced charges unrelated to their work. At least 31 individuals from this group have been charged in federal court, with 14 of those cases already being dropped.

Gomez's attorney has declined to comment on the latest developments. The case is just one in a series of high-profile deportation campaigns that have sparked controversy and skepticism among immigration advocates and lawmakers.

In November, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents announced that someone had opened fire on their team while they were patrolling in Little Village, sparking widespread alarm. However, footage of the incident remains elusive, despite repeated requests from attorneys to hand it over as part of a separate lawsuit.

The lack of clarity around this case raises questions about the credibility of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's claims and the effectiveness of their immigration enforcement policies.

 

[Nice Night]

The way these news articles are presented can be super frustrating! I mean, they're always so dry and lacking in visuals. Can't we get some graphics or images to break up all the text? It's hard to keep track of what's going on without something to reference. And don't even get me started on font sizes - sometimes it's like reading a novel, not news! Anyway, back to this case... I think it's crazy that Gomez is still facing charges even though he wasn't accused of pulling the trigger or possessing the weapon during the shooting. It raises so many questions about the effectiveness of immigration enforcement policies and the credibility of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

 

[Heavy Metal Lacros]

I'm not sure what's going on here . It seems like Gomez is getting hit with new charges, but it's all a bit fuzzy. Like, he's accused of brandishing a gun at someone else, but that happened hours before he got caught sitting in a car with the same gun still in his lap? I'm not saying he's innocent or anything, but can we just get some clear answers here?

And what's up with these deportation campaigns? It feels like they're more about making headlines than actually solving problems. Like, Gomez has allegedly done something wrong, sure, but is it really that simple? Is this just another example of how the system is broken and people are getting caught in the middle?

I'm all for keeping our communities safe, but we need to make sure we're doing it in a way that's fair and reasonable. Can't we just have a calm and rational conversation about immigration reform instead of jumping to conclusions and throwing charges around?

 

[Spotless Shrew]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this latest development in the Hector Gomez case... it just seems like so many questions are being asked without clear answers . Like, what exactly is going on here? We've got an undocumented immigrant who's been charged with possessing a firearm as an unauthorized individual, and now we're talking about another incident where he allegedly brandished a gun at someone else... but the connection to the original shooting just isn't adding up .

And can we talk about how convenient it is that footage of the actual shooting incident remains elusive? I mean, I get that attorneys on both sides might be trying to play politics with this case, but doesn't that just fuel the whole narrative of a government agency trying to cover its tracks?

Meanwhile, we've got a whole other investigation unfolding where at least 31 individuals are facing federal charges for unrelated actions... and only 14 of those cases have been dropped? It's like, what's going on with these deportation campaigns that's sparking so much controversy? Are they actually effective or just being used as some kind of blunt instrument to intimidate people into compliance?

It all feels a bit too calculated for my taste... and without any real transparency or accountability from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, it's hard to take their side in this whole thing

 

[Spe]

This whole thing is just super suspicious . Like, Gomez was found with the same gun in another car after like 5 hours, but he wasn't even involved in the shooting . And now they're bringing up these other allegations... it's all just so convoluted . Meanwhile, we don't know what really went down during that Chicago shootout because of lack of footage . What's going on here is a total mess . The gov't needs to be more transparent about their immigration policies and stop using these vague charges to scare people into compliance #NotBuyingIt #ImmigrationReformNow

 

[Depressed Duck]

omg, can't believe how sketchy this whole thing is like, Gomez gets charged with brandishing a gun at someone else, but he's not even accused of being the one who pulled the trigger? and now they're trying to link him to a shooting incident that happened hours after he was found with a gun in his lap... something doesn't add up

and can we talk about how this case is part of a bigger investigation into immigration agents who are facing charges unrelated to their work? like, what's really going on here? are they just trying to sweep some stuff under the rug? and meanwhile, 14 cases have already been dropped... that's not exactly reassuring

also, where is the footage of the November shooting incident? it's like they're hiding something

 

[Comfortable Cobra]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this latest development with Hector Gomez . It seems like there are so many unanswered questions surrounding this shooting incident near the border protection agents in Chicago. Like, what really happened on that November day? We know a Jeep Wrangler was involved, but did Gomez actually pull the trigger or was he just holding the gun? And why hasn't any footage of the incident surfaced yet? It's pretty suspicious that it's all being kept under wraps.

And to make matters worse, this new indictment raises questions about Gomez's involvement in the whole thing. Is he really guilty of brandishing a firearm at someone else before being caught with the same gun? I'm not saying he's innocent or anything, but we need more facts here. The lack of clarity around this case is pretty concerning and it's making me wonder if US Customs and Border Protection is hiding something .

 

[Golden Spider Tak]

I'm really concerned about the handling of this case . The fact that Gomez was found with the same gun an hour after shots were fired, yet remains uncharged in connection to the shooting incident, raises questions about the priority given to these cases. It seems like there's a lack of transparency and accountability within the immigration enforcement policies .

The indictment also highlights the contradictions between U.S. Customs and Border Protection's claims of being a victim themselves and the fact that they're investigating agents for unrelated charges . The absence of footage from the November incident is particularly alarming, as it raises concerns about the government's ability to provide evidence in these cases.

This case highlights the need for more nuanced discussions around immigration policies and the consequences of their implementation . It's not just about deporting undocumented immigrants, but also about ensuring that those who are already in custody receive fair treatment and due process .

 

[Vivacious Vu]

the whole thing is super messed up - like, u can't just keep charging people left & right without giving 'em a fair shake. hes been linked to the jeep wrangler where shots were fired but he didnt even have the gun during that time...its all about how they treat ppl who are already vulnerable as undocumented immigrants. its not just about enforcing immigration laws, its about treating people with dignity and respect

 

[Stupid Salamander]

[Image of a confused person with a black Jeep Wrangler in the background, symbolizing "What's going on?"]

Gomez's lawyer is like "I'm not saying anything" [Image of a person shrugging with a red X over their mouth]

When the shoe doesn't fit, they try to make a bigger one [Image of a clown trying to squeeze into an oversized shoe]

Meanwhile, at least 31 agents are getting charged for unrelated stuff [Image of a group of people in handcuffs, with a confused expression on their faces]

 

[Street Funk of the Th]

I'm REALLY FURIOUS ABOUT THIS CASE!!! IT'S LIKE, HOW CAN YOU JUST CHARGE SOMEONE WITH A FIREARM WITHOUT EVEN SAYING THEY PULLED THE TRIGGER OR WERE IN POSSESSION OF THE GUN DURING THE SHOOTING?!?! GOMEZ IS A VICTIM OF THE SYSTEM, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. AND IT'S ALSO LIKE, HOW CAN YOU JUST IGNORE THE FACT THAT THERE'S NO FOOTAGE OF THE INCIDENT?! IT SMELLS LIKE A COVER-UP TO ME.

 

[Drab Dogfi]

This whole thing is just so messed up... I mean, I get that we need to keep our borders safe and all that, but this guy's already got a record for being a felon with a gun and now he's facing new charges? It feels like they're fishing for something. And what really gets my goat is that the prosecutors are basically saying that just because someone matches a certain profile, it doesn't mean they're guilty of anything. I mean, we've all got friends or family members who might match some suspect profile but that don't necessarily make them a criminal.

And have you seen the videos from the incident where shots were fired? It's like, what are we even supposed to believe here? The government claims something happened and then suddenly it disappears. I'm not saying Gomez is innocent or anything, but can't we at least have some transparency in our law enforcement? It feels like they're just using this guy as a scapegoat for whatever controversy they've got cooking in their offices right now.

I don't know about you guys, but I think we need to take a step back and ask ourselves what's really going on here. Is it just about keeping the borders safe or is there more to it than that?

 

[Yucky Yacare]

This whole situation is soooo suspicious . Like, what's really going on here? They're charging this dude with all these guns and stuff but they can't even say if he was involved in that shooting incident or not . And now they're saying there are like 31 other agents who got charged for stuff unrelated to their job and only 14 cases got dropped . I'm not buying it, you know? It seems like the system is just out to get some people .

 

[Luigi's Kabuki Coun]

I'm really concerned about this whole situation with Hector Gomez . I mean, two things don't add up here. First, he's accused of brandishing a firearm at someone else an hour before finding that same gun in his lap after shots were fired... it just doesn't make sense how the gun would be on him like that if he hadn't pulled the trigger?

And then there's this whole thing with the immigration agents and the lack of clarity around what really happened during the shooting. I get that we need to keep our borders safe, but do we really want to play politics with people's lives? It feels like they're using these cases to chase down people who might be undocumented or whatever... isn't it time for us to focus on fixing our own problems instead of picking on others?

 

[Pixellated Baking Li]

This is so frustrating ... I just can't help but think about how Gomez must be feeling right now, living in constant fear because he doesn't have the same rights as everyone else . The fact that he was found with a gun in his lap and still facing deportation charges is just unfair . And on top of all this, we're expected to believe that he's responsible for something he didn't even do? It's like, can't we at least try to understand where people are coming from? Are we really going to punish them for trying to survive in a country that's supposed to be their home? This whole situation is just so... messy .

 

[Fancy Ferret]

The latest indictment against Hector Gomez is super troubling, you know? I mean, the fact that he was found with a gun just chillin' in his lap for hours after shots were fired near CBP agents is wild . And it's even more weird that he didn't get charged for being involved in the shooting despite having a clear connection to the Jeep Wrangler where the shots came from.

I think this whole thing highlights some major issues with how CBP handles these situations. The lack of transparency, especially when it comes to footage of the incident, is just red flag after red flag . It's like they're trying to sweep something under the rug and not let the public know what really went down.

It also raises questions about who's being targeted in these deportation campaigns and whether it's even effective . I mean, we've got 31 people charged so far, but 14 cases already dropped? That just doesn't add up . Something feels off here, and until there are more answers, it's going to be hard to trust the system.

This case is a perfect example of how immigration policies can have devastating consequences for individuals like Gomez who are just trying to survive . We need to take a closer look at these enforcement tactics and make sure they're not being used as a means to intimidate or silence people .