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ICE‑involved shooting shuts down I‑5 ramps in Patterson
ICE shooting Patterson
Law enforcement shuts down the I‑5 on‑ and off‑ramps at Sperry Avenue in Patterson following an officer‑involved shooting Tuesday involving agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Photo by Timothy Benefield/Patterson Irrigator).

PATTERSON — The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is assisting in the investigation of an officer‑involved shooting Tuesday involving agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement near Interstate 5 and Sperry Avenue, authorities said.

Sheriff’s officials said no local law‑enforcement officers were involved in the shooting. The individual shot by ICE agents was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. Officials did not release the person’s identity or provide an update on their condition.

The incident forced the closure of the I‑5 on‑ and off‑ramps at Sperry Avenue, and deputies said the shutdown is expected to last the rest of the day. A large law‑enforcement presence is expected in the area for an undetermined amount of time, and motorists were urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Authorities have not said what led to the shooting, how many ICE agents were involved, whether the incident occurred during an enforcement operation, or whether any weapons were recovered. It is also unclear which agency will take the lead on the investigation.

The Sheriff’s Office said additional information will be released as it is confirmed.