Death threats continue to plague Department of Homeland Security officers throughout the country, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently arrested a Washington man who threatened to kill DHS officials. The suspect, Manuel Lozano, a United States citizen, threatened to shoot the federal law enforcement officers with an AR-15-style rifle during a confrontation in May.
According to DHS, Homeland Security Investigations was in pursuit of an illegal immigrant to be arrested when the suspect fled ICE and drove away in a truck on May 19. The illegal immigrant’s vehicle was later located in a residential area in Yakima, Washington, at the house of Lozano. As agents approached the house, they noticed Lozano, who they said was armed, with a pistol visible.
Lozano then warned the agents, telling them, “I’ve got something for you,” before walking to the rear of the house and disappearing briefly, DHS said. He returned with an AR-15-style rifle. As agents backed away, Lozano taunted them.
“I have 60 rounds and have enough to smoke all you,” Lozano allegedly told the HSI agents. “You see an AR and walk away.”
HSI agents returned to Lozano’s residence on June 4 to arrest him for his previous conduct against federal law enforcement officers, said DHS. While conducting a search of Lozano’s house, “two firearms, firearms parts, and mixed ammunition.” He was officially charged with “threats against a federal law enforcement officer.”
