TikTok creator and US marshal shot during LA immigration raid

October 23, 2025

Carlitos Ricardo Parias, a TikTok creator who documents immigration enforcement, was shot in the elbow during an attempted arrest by federal agents in Los Angeles. The incident occurred when Parias allegedly rammed law enforcement vehicles while trying to evade capture, resulting in officers firing at him and a US marshal being injured by a ricocheting bullet. Both Parias and the marshal sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized.

Who is affected

Carlitos Ricardo Parias (the TikTok creator who was shot)
A US marshal who was injured by a ricocheting bullet
The undocumented immigrant community in Southern California, estimated at 1.4 million people
Law enforcement officers conducting immigration enforcement operations
The Los Angeles community that Parias served through his documentation efforts

What action is being taken

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is conducting increased raids as part of a crackdown on undocumented immigration
National Guard troops have been deployed to Los Angeles and other US cities to address protests against immigration raids
Federal agents are actively pursuing administrative immigration arrest warrants
LA City Councilman Curren Price is publicly expressing solidarity with Parias and his family

Why it matters

The incident highlights tensions between immigration enforcement authorities and immigrant communities
It represents escalating confrontations during immigration operations, with DHS reporting a claimed 1000% increase in threats against officers
Parias served as a "citizen journalist" documenting ICE activities, which city officials recognized as valuable community service
The case illustrates the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement approach, including promises of "record-level deportations"
Many undocumented immigrants in Southern California have reportedly been forced into hiding due to increased enforcement

What's next

Parias is scheduled to appear in court at an undecided future date after his initial hearing was postponed
No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: BBC