DHS: ICE detainers after Virginia I‑295 gunfire
DHS said Friday that ICE has lodged immigration detainers for two 17‑year‑old Honduran nationals arrested after alleged gunfire on I‑295 near the Chickahominy River bridges east of Richmond, Virginia. The teens allegedly fled in a BMW, were pursued by a Hanover County deputy, crashed off Mechanicsville Turnpike, and were charged with multiple firearms offenses; DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said they were placed in a juvenile facility in Williamsburg. The announcement came hours after Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle‑Sears and Abigail Spanberger sparred over immigration enforcement in their debate.
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📌 Key Facts
- DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said ICE filed detainers following the teens’ arrest on Oct. 10, 2025.
- Incident location: I‑295 near the Chickahominy River bridges, east of Richmond; pursuit ended off Mechanicsville Turnpike.
- Charges include shooting from a vehicle, possession of a firearm under 18, possession by an illegal alien, and reckless handling of a firearm.