ICE officer indicted after vehicle struck man during pursuit in Texas, DA says
Grand jury issues indictment
Officials announced Friday that a Texas grand jury had indicted Morales, an ICE officer, in connection with the Houston incident. The indictment follows an accusation that he intentionally drove into a man during a pursuit.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office identified the charge as second-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The office named Morales as the defendant.
Man suffered leg fractures
The man struck by the vehicle was identified as Miguel Parra Hernandez. Authorities reported that he sustained significant injuries. Those injuries included multiple fractures to his right leg, officials said. The report did not provide further details about his condition.
Story remains developing
The incident took place in Houston earlier this month, according to officials. No additional information about the pursuit or the indictment was provided in the report. The report described the matter as developing and said updates could follow.
Key points
- Mario Alberto Morales was indicted by a Texas grand jury.
- The charge is second-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- Authorities said Miguel Parra Hernandez suffered multiple fractures to his right leg.