# ICE mistaken identity detention in Evanston

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ice-mistaken-identity-detention-in-evanston
> Updated: 2026-09-22T22:21:18.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

In Evanston, Illinois, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents mistakenly detained and injured a U.S. citizen during a fugitive investigation. The incident occurred on a Sunday morning when five federal agents, conducting a targeted enforcement operation for a fugitive with a Chicago address, encountered the man.

Witnesses reported that the man sustained injuries to his head, neck, and teeth, with some alleging the use of excessive force. During the encounter, the man was reportedly heard shouting that he was a U.S. citizen. While the man received medical treatment for minor injuries at St. Francis Hospital, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defended the agents, stating the individual was non-cooperative and refused to provide identification. One agent also claimed to have sustained injuries during the attempt to handcuff the man.

The agents reportedly left the scene due to concerns regarding potential protesters. Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss confirmed the man received treatment, and the Evanston Police Department is currently investigating the encounter.

## Claims

- A man sustained injuries to his head, neck, and teeth during an encounter with federal agents. (corroborated by 16 sources)
- ICE agents encountered a person who resembled the individual they were searching for under a warrant. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- An ICE agent reported sustaining injuries while attempting to apply handcuffs to the individual. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The individual was given lawful commands but refused to cooperate or identify himself. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Evanston Police Department is investigating the incident. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The man was treated at St. Francis Hospital for minor injuries. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Witnesses reported that agents used excessive force against the man. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: ICE agents mistakenly detain and injure U.S. citizen in Evanston

A U.S. citizen was injured and hospitalized in Evanston, Illinois, after being mistakenly targeted by ICE agents during a fugitive search.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-agents-injure-us-citizen-during-mistaken-identity-encounter-in-evanston

### 2026-09-20: ICE agents mistakenly detain and injure U.S. citizen in Evanston

A U.S. citizen in Evanston was injured after ICE agents mistakenly detained him during a fugitive investigation, later determining he was not the intended suspect.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-agents-mistakenly-detain-and-injure-us-citizen-in-evanston

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Cite as: ICE mistaken identity detention in Evanston. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ice-mistaken-identity-detention-in-evanston