Who Fired on ICE? $50K Bounty as California Manhunt Explodes

Footage released by ABC affiliate KABC and shared by U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli shows a man in a black T-shirt raising and discharging what clearly appears to be a firearm during the protest. The incident occurred amid tear gas deployment and growing tensions as federal agents conducted a lawful raid on what officials now confirm was an illegal marijuana grow involving 10 underage undocumented individuals — raising serious concerns of child labor violations.

“This was a targeted attack against federal officers," Essayli said. “We will not allow lawlessness and violence to go unanswered. We will find this individual and bring him to justice.”

CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed the presence of minors at the illegal grow site, prompting a broader investigation into potential exploitation and trafficking. Federal agents say the farm is under scrutiny for severe labor violations involving undocumented children.

Glass House Brands, which owns the property, said it complied with the federal search warrant and is cooperating fully with authorities. While cannabis is legal under California law, violations of federal labor and immigration laws are now front and center.

Despite the serious nature of the crime, California officials including Governor Gavin Newsom and Representative Julia Brownley have criticized the raid. Newsom posted video of the tear gas and children running, while Brownley claimed ICE actions were “a deliberate and ongoing campaign of cruelty.”

But many see it differently: this wasn't about cruelty — this was about stopping child exploitation and enforcing the law. And someone fired a gun at federal officers doing just that.

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, a Trump appointee, has taken a firm stance on Los Angeles’ sanctuary city policies, stating they “deliberately obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration law.” The Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit against the city for non-cooperation with immigration enforcement.

As the manhunt continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. With a $50,000 reward now offered, the message is loud and clear: you cannot shoot at federal officers and get away with it.

🔊 Editor's Take:

 In a shocking act of violence against federal immigration agents, a masked protestor pulled a firearm and fired during a lawful immigration operation in Camarillo, California. This isn’t just a protest gone too far — it’s a federal crime and a threat to public safety. With a $50,000 reward now on the table, authorities are pulling no punches in bringing this armed suspect to justice. The incident has reignited concerns over the dangerous clash between federal enforcement and sanctuary policies in California, and MainEvent.News will be following every twist in this rapidly unfolding investigation.