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A Houston construction worker was badly hurt during an ICE pursuit, and by October 16 his family and local officials were saying the intended suspect had died years ago. If that holds up, it’s not just a bad stop — it’s a spectacular verification failure with a human casualty attached.
Why it matters: Wrong-target chase
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A Houston construction worker was badly hurt during an ICE pursuit, and by October 16 his family and local officials were saying the intended suspect had died years ago. If that holds up, it’s not just a bad stop — it’s a spectacular verification failure with a human casualty attached.
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