LOS ANGELES — Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias near his left elbow during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles in October. He is currently held at the Adelanto Detention Center in California and faces criminal charges for assault on a federal officer.

Federal agents used vehicles to block his path as he left his residence. Body camera footage shows agents surrounding his vehicle, breaking the passenger window, and drawing firearms. An officer fired a weapon at the vehicle after he attempted to maneuver the blocked car. A U.S. marshal participating in the operation sustained a gunshot wound from the same bullet that injured him.

He remained hospitalized for approximately one week following the shooting. In November, authorities transferred him to Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody under the Laken Riley Act. This act requires federal immigration enforcement to detain and deport individuals without legal status who are charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer.

Medical records from November through May document him reporting persistent pain and reduced mobility in his left arm. A May medical evaluation indicates he wore a sling for six months and had not completed physical therapy. Medical documentation shows he experienced tears from pain when a clinician examined his left forearm. Medical providers prescribed Motrin, gabapentin, and topical anti-inflammatory creams for several months.

In March, medical staff noted decreased mobility during an evaluation and submitted a referral for orthopedic consultation. An orthopedic surgeon subsequently evaluated him and issued a referral for physical therapy. Legal representatives allege that he is not receiving adequate medical treatment, including physical therapy, while in custody. Immigration attorney Margaret Hellerstein stated, "There are not enough people, and there's not enough concern. And that is leading to permanent disability and death. The legal avenues have been exhausted at this point."

Judicial authorities have denied petitions to release him pending immigration proceedings. A spokesperson for the DHS stated, "All use-of-force incidents involving individuals in ICE custody are documented and subject to internal review, consistent with ICE detention standards and DHS oversight requirements."