April 1, 2026 (New York time) – A wanted illegal immigrant with an extensive criminal history struck a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent with a vehicle during an attempted arrest in Sacramento.

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the suspect has been identified as Xa Lee, a Laotian national with numerous prior criminal convictions.

The incident occurred on March 25, 2026, when authorities conducted a targeted vehicle stop to effect an arrest.

During the process:

  • The suspect fled in a vehicle
  • Struck an ICE agent
The agent was not injured in the collision.

Officials warn that Xa Lee is a dangerous individual and remains at large.

Criminal History

According to DHS, the suspect has been previously convicted of several charges:
  • Vehicle theft
  • Possession of stolen property
  • Conspiracy to commit a crime
  • Petty theft
  • Two counts of driving under the influence (DUI)
  • Resisting a peace officer
  • Assault
  • Felony possession of a firearm
An immigration judge issued a final order of removal in 2010, yet many individuals with serious criminal records continue to remain in the U.S.

Recent Related Incidents

The Sacramento incident follows several other tense situations involving ICE personnel:
  • Mid-March: An ICE agent was bitten and injured when attacked by a suspect linked to the Tren de Aragua gang in San Diego.
  • Last week: An undocumented suspect was detained in the San Fernando Valley area while carrying a device described as a homemade flamethrower; residents subdued the individual and handed him over to federal authorities.
Federal officials are calling on the public to provide information if the suspect is spotted, emphasizing that he should not be approached due to his dangerous level.

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