A Texas grand jury has indicted ICE officer Mario Morales for aggravated assault after he struck pedestrian Miguel Parra-Hernandez with his vehicle during a pursuit in Houston on October 10. Parra-Hernandez suffered injuries, and while ICE claimed he ran in front of the vehicle, video evidence indicates that Morales may have intentionally hit him. This indictment marks the first criminal prosecution of an ICE officer in Texas.
Key facts
- Mario Morales, 33, was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- The incident occurred on October 10 in Houston, Texas.
- Miguel Parra-Hernandez, 48, suffered injuries to his hip, leg, and ankle.
- ICE was attempting to arrest Jose Mendoza-Cervantes during the incident.
- This is the first criminal prosecution of an ICE officer in Texas.
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