www.noozhawk.com ICE Agents Detain and Injure U.S. Citizen Student in Santa Maria
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- •ICE agents detained a U.S. citizen student with special needs, resulting in serious injuries.
- •The incident occurred while the student was on his way to school, raising concerns about enforcement practices.
- •ICE denied claims of severe injuries despite hospital confirmation of surgery for a broken wrist.
On October 26, 2026, federal immigration enforcement agents detained Erick Zepeda, a 20-year-old U.S. citizen with special needs, while he was walking to Santa Maria High School. Zepeda suffered significant injuries, including a broken wrist, bruises, and lacerations, after being tackled by the agents. School officials confirmed that Zepeda was on an individualized education program and had limited verbal communication. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. when two agents approached him, questioned his citizenship, and restrained him. Following the incident, Zepeda was taken to the hospital for surgery on his wrist. ICE confirmed the detention but denied any claims of broken bones, stating that the individual did not request medical assistance during the incident. The situation has raised concerns among school and city officials regarding the treatment of vulnerable individuals by immigration agents.
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