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ICE agent indicted for running over immigrant in Houston

An ICE agent was indicted on an aggravated assault charge after striking and running over a construction worker with his vehicle in Houston. The district attorney said video contradicts ICE's account that the man ran in front of the car.

Where
Houston, Harris County
When
Oct. 10, 2026
Sources
Reported by 5 outlets

Counties: Harris

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Mario Alberto MoralesICE agent, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
  • Miguel Parra HernandezConstruction worker struck and run over by Morales
  • Sean TeareHarris County District Attorney, announced indictment
  • David LindenmuthMorales's attorney
  • ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)Agency whose officer was indicted

The facts

  • Morales was driving an unmarked SUV in Houston on October 10 when he struck and ran over Miguel Parra Hernandez in a parking lot.2
  • Parra Hernandez was running away during a pursuit and broke his leg in the incident.2
  • Parra Hernandez remained in federal custody at a rehabilitation facility after the incident.2
  • A grand jury indicted Morales on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Friday.2 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Morales had worked as an ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officer for little more than a year.2
  • Parra Hernandez has lived in Harris County for more than 30 years with no deportation order or criminal background.2
  • Parra Hernandez jumped from a vehicle that ICE tried to stop and was pursued by Morales in a Jeep Cherokee.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • ICE Parra Hernandez ran in front of the vehicle.2
  • Sean Teare, Harris County District Attorney Video evidence contradicts ICE's account that Parra Hernandez ran in front of the vehicle.2
  • David Lindenmuth, Morales's attorney Morales did not intentionally strike Parra Hernandez and the charge is an accident being prosecuted for political reasons.2
  • David Lindenmuth, Morales's attorney Morales is a former military member and former law enforcement who gave his life to public service.2
  • Parra Hernandez He started running from Morales because he was scared after Morales put on his mask.3

Where the sources disagree

  • Whether Morales intentionally struck Parra Hernandez with his vehicle ICE and Morales's attorney say it was an accident; prosecutors say video shows intentional ramming [2]; Morales gave unclear response as to why he didn't swerve [3]

How they headlined it

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Sources

Outlets: 1 left-leaning, 4 not rated Only left-leaning outlets reported this Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Body cam shows ICE agent’s chilling response to running over Houston immigrant Houston Chronicle Not rated, October 30, 2026
  2. Bodycam video shows ICE agent's car swerving toward man in Texas ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation Not rated, October 31, 2026
  3. ICE Agent Dismisses Running Over Immigrant in Body Cam: 'You Got Hit With a Car, Bro' AOL.com Not rated, October 31, 2026
  4. Video shows ICE agent pointing gun at bystander in Los Angeles CBS News Lean Left, October 31, 2026
  5. ICE Agent body camera audio KXAN Austin Not rated, November 1, 2026

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