Manhunt Underway for Illegal Immigrant Accused of Ramming ICE Agents in Colorado

Ongoing Manhunt for Suspect

• 🚨 A manhunt is currently underway for Joseé Menddees Chavez, an individual who allegedly attempted to run over ICE agents with his vehicle in Colorado.
• 🔍 Chavez is described as being in the country illegally from Mexico, having been deported six times previously, and has prior convictions for child abuse and domestic violence.

Incident Details

• 🎯 Federal officers were conducting a targeted enforcement operation near a construction site in the Colorado Springs area when the incident occurred.
• 💥 Investigators state that Chavez attempted to ram his vehicle into federal agents, prompting an ICE agent to fire three shots into the suspect's vehicle.
• 🚗 The two suspects inside then fled the scene and later abandoned the vehicle.

Suspect Apprehension and ICE Agent Safety

• 🚓 The passenger in the vehicle has been arrested, but the search for the driver, Chavez, continues.
• ⚠️ ICE officials have reported a significant increase in assaults against their agents recently.
• 💬 A local resident expressed a sentiment of welcoming immigrants who follow legal processes and contribute skills, but emphasized the importance of doing so the 'right way'.