TikTok Streamer Shot by ICE Agents Faces Federal Assault Charges, Court Hearing Set
A popular TikTok streamer was shot by federal agents and now faces serious federal charges. The man, identified as 44-year-old Carlitos Ricardo Parias (also known online as “Richard LA”), is charged with assaulting a federal officer. He is set to appear in court later this week.
Federal officials say the shooting happened during an immigration enforcement operation on Tuesday morning in South Los Angeles. Agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Marshals Service were involved. A deputy U.S. marshal also was injured when a bullet ricocheted.
According to court documents, the operation took place at about 8:52 a.m. in the 400 block of East 20th Street near Trinity Street. Investigators say Parias had previously evaded a federal arrest warrant tied to immigration proceedings.
Surveillance showed Parias exiting a home and entering a gray Toyota Camry. Federal agents say they boxed in the vehicle to prevent escape. When agents instructed him to exit, Parias allegedly accelerated the car and struck vehicles in front of and behind him. Smoke and debris were seen coming from the tires, the complaint states.
At least one agent broke the driver’s side window of the Camry. Still, the car would not stop. An agent then opened fire. Parias was shot in the elbow. The deputy marshal was struck in the hand from a ricochet. Both are expected to recover.
The criminal complaint filed by federal prosecutors charges Parias with assaulting a federal officer. If convicted, he may face up to eight years in prison.
Parias is a well-known TikTok personality. He has built a following by filming ICE operations and arrests in Los Angeles. His social media presence has earned both support and criticism.
After news of the shooting spread, community members gathered near the scene and at the hospital where the injured were treated. Some critics of the operation say the use of force was excessive, especially in a dense neighborhood.
In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said this was a “targeted enforcement traffic stop” involving a subject who had previously escaped arrest. The agency said agents acted in self-defence when the vehicle posed a threat.
Legal experts note this case may spark broader debate about how federal immigration enforcement interacts with community spaces and social media coverage. Some say live-streaming ICE operations adds complexity to an already tense environment.
For now, Parias remains in federal custody awaiting his court hearing. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing. More charges could follow as agents review video footage and vehicle records.
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