Chicago, IL – Federal authorities have charged a man connected to the November 8 shooting incident in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. The FBI Chicago Field Office announced Friday that Hector Gomez has been federally charged with violating 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5), which prohibits certain individuals from possessing firearms.
According to the FBI Chicago Division, Gomez was located in the area of the shooting near U.S. Border Patrol agents, prompting a multi-agency investigation that included the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
In a joint statement, officials emphasized their continued collaboration in the case. “ATF and FBI take violence against law enforcement very seriously and remain committed to working together to follow the facts wherever they lead in this ongoing investigation,” the agencies said.
Special Agent in Charge Christopher Amon of the ATF Chicago Field Division and Douglas S. DePodesta, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Chicago Field Office, underscored the seriousness of threats to federal agents and reaffirmed their commitment to pursue justice through federal prosecution.
Authorities have not released additional details about the November 8 shooting or whether further charges are expected. The investigation remains ongoing.
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