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Why LAPD and other police agencies discourage shooting at cars — and why ICE still does

January 10, 2026

Recent shootings involving ICE agents have sparked a renewed discussion about the appropriateness of using deadly force against moving vehicles. Many U. S. police departments, including the LAPD, caution against shooting at cars due to the potential for stray bullets and collateral damage, while ICE continues to engage in such practices.

Law enforcement officers attend to the scene of the shooting involving federal law enforcement agents, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)

Credit: (Tom Baker / Associated Press)

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LAPD and other police departments discourage shooting at moving vehicles.
Recent ICE shootings in Portland and Minneapolis have reignited the debate.
Since January 2015, LAPD officers have fired their weapons at least 36 times at vehicles.

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Why LAPD and other police agencies discourage shooting at cars — and why ICE still does

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Why LAPD and other police agencies discourage shooting at cars — and why ICE still does

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