Chaotic ICE Operation Captured on Chicago Streets and Video Goes Viral

ICE Arrest Recorded in Chicago

Crash During Pursuit

Protests Surround Operation

A new video captured an arrest that took place Tuesday morning on Chicago’s Northwest Side, amid ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city.

Why it matters: The incident was recorded by a driver who was near the scene and shows moments of tension during the detention, as well as a vehicle accident now under investigation by authorities.

Kandy Bach recorded the operation from inside her car, according to ABC 7.

ICE Arrest in Chicago Caught on Video

There’s dramatic new video of an arrest on Chicago’s Northwest Side Tuesday morning, as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue in the city. https://t.co/DPpEUc7PqJ pic.twitter.com/YhPlvysczv

— ABC 7 Chicago (@ABC7Chicago) June 3, 2026

The recording was made at the intersection of Lawrence and Kedzie avenues in the Albany Park neighborhood.

The images show masked agents attempting to subdue a man during the arrest.

The video adds to other citizen recordings that have documented recent immigration operations in different areas of Chicago.

The presence of federal agents and immigration enforcement actions have drawn public attention in various parts of the city.

Accident During Pursuit Sparks Investigation

New video from yesterday’s Albany Park ICE detention shows exactly how determined the agents were.

An ICE vehicle bumped another car to block this Juan from escaping.

It worked. Great job ICE! https://t.co/bJWS8SCluA pic.twitter.com/WBRh4R6Gzn

— Kim «Katie» USA (@KimKatieUSA) June 3, 2026

According to Bach, a van pursuing the man struck her vehicle during the incident.

The driver said the crash happened while the pursuit before the arrest was unfolding.

Chicago police said they are investigating the accident.

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Authorities also said the driver of the van left the scene after the crash.

So far, no further details have been released about the circumstances of the accident or possible responsibility.

The investigation continues as authorities gather information related to the incident.

DHS Identifies the Detainee and Reports Disturbances

The Department of Homeland Security reported that the man arrested by ICE is originally from Venezuela.

According to the agency, he entered the United States illegally in 2023.

DHS also said a large crowd of protesters surrounded federal agents and their vehicles during the operation.

According to the department, one protester spray-painted one of the vehicles used by the agents.

The agency added that another protester crashed into a light pole.

Federal authorities included these incidents in their description of the events recorded during the arrest.

What’s next: Chicago police are keeping open the investigation into the crash reported by the driver. Meanwhile, immigration operations continue taking place in different parts of the city.