LEO Round Table, April 10, 2026

LEO Round Table with Chip DeBlock S11E070, Illegal Immigrant Shot By ICE Officers After Using Vehicle As A Weapon! Illegal immigrant shot by ICE officers after using vehicle as a weapon. Trump calls for Fox host to be yanked off the air. Officers suspended over April Fools hoax call. Suspect armed with gun fatally shot by officer. Man injured in shooting after pointing gun at officers. LEO Round Table: Critical Incident Analysis & Media Accountability LEO Round Table: Tactical Analysis Professional perspectives on ICE operations, media accountability, and operational hoaxes. April 10, 2026 Critical Incidents & Analysis ICE Officer-Involved Shooting California: Alleged 18th Street gang member Carlos Mendoza weaponized his vehicle against agents. Officers fired defensive shots; no agent injuries reported. Status: Under FBI/Sheriff investigation. Oklahoma City April Fools' Hoax Officers faked a "baby thrown from car" call, triggering a multi-agency emergency response. Multiple officers on admin leave. Risk: Potential felony charges and restitution for wasted resources. Media Critique: Trump vs. Fox News Discussion on Shannon Bream and Jessica Tarlow. Panelists argue Bream fails to challenge "false narratives" from Democratic guests, damaging journalistic integrity. "He who hesitates loses... It saddens me that officers are put in positions where people want us to do the dirty work for them." — Chief Ralph Ornelas Key Themes #SuicideByCop #ReplicaWeapons #OfficerMentalHealth #OperationalAccountability The Wounded Blue Support for officers facing traumatic situations. thewoundedblue.org Hosts: Chip DeBlock, Lt. Randy Sutton, Chief Ralph Ornelas 45m Discussion • Law Enforcement Perspective This episode of LEO Round Table features a panel of law enforcement experts analyzing high-profile incidents, including an ICE officer-involved shooting in California and the legal fallout of a dangerous police prank. The discussion centers on the intersection of gang violence, mental health crises, and the impact of media narratives on public safety. Detailed Key Points ICE Enforcement and Gang Violence in California The panel discussed a high-stakes incident in California where ICE agents shot Carlos Ivan Mendoza, an alleged member of the 18th Street Gang. Mendoza, who was wanted for questioning regarding murders in both California and El Salvador, allegedly attempted to weaponize his vehicle by ramming officers during a targeted stop. The acting ICE director, Todd Lyons, defended the officers' actions, noting they followed their training to protect themselves and the public from a violent suspect. The panel expressed frustration over the dismantling of gang intelligence systems like "CalGangs," arguing that political shifts have made it harder for law enforcement to document and track dangerous gang members effectively. Incident Profile: Carlos Ivan Mendoza ⚠️ Suspect: Alleged 18th Street Gang Member ⚖️ Legal Status: Wanted for murders in CA and El Salvador ⚔️ Incident: Attempted to use vehicle as a weapon against ICE agents 🔍 Investigation: Collaborative effort between FBI and Stanislaus County Sheriff Media Accountability and Political Discourse A significant portion of the discussion focused on media narratives, specifically criticizing Fox News hosts for failing to challenge false information during interviews. Host Chip DeBlock and the panel highlighted instances where Democratic representatives were allegedly allowed to spread "propaganda" without correction, such as mischaracterizing the deaths of federal agents. The experts argued that "softball" interviewing techniques do a disservice to the public and damage the credibility of journalistic institutions, emphasizing that journalists have a responsibility to dissect inflammatory language and factual inaccuracies in real-time. Professionalism and the Oklahoma City Hoax The panel addressed a controversial April Fool's Day prank by Oklahoma City police officers that triggered a massive, multi-agency emergency response. The hoax involved a fabricated report of a baby being thrown from a car and run over, leading to the deployment of police, fire, and highway patrol resources. The experts condemned the act as immature and unprofessional, noting that it not only wasted significant public resources but also severely damaged public trust. The involved officers are currently on administrative leave and face potential criminal charges, fines, and restitution. The "Suicide by Cop" Trend: Replica Weapons Two critical incidents involving non-lethal replicas used to provoke lethal force. Jacksonville (JSO) Suspect charged officers with a Glock 19 airsoft replica after threatening clerks. Avocado Heights Suspect drew a replica firearm inside a Jack in the Box; shot and injured by deputies. Mental Health and the "Suicide by Cop" Phenomenon The experts analyzed two separate shootings involving replica firearms—one in Jacksonville and another in Avocado Heights. In both cases, suspects experiencing mental health crises or expressing a desire to die provoked officers into using lethal force by pointing realistic-looking airsoft guns. The panel highlighted the psychological toll these incidents take on officers, who often only discover the weapon was a replica after the fact. They emphasized the need for better mental health support for law enforcement through organizations like "The Wounded Blue" to help officers process the trauma of these unavoidable encounters. Key Data 1 Million: Approximate number of social media followers reached by the show's stream. 250,000+: Total deployments of the GloBRE non-lethal device with zero reported deaths or injuries. 49 Years Old: Age of the suspect in the Jacksonville gas station shooting incident. 18th Street Gang: The specific criminal organization linked to the suspect in the ICE shooting. To-Do / Next Steps Register for the National Law Enforcement Survival Summit taking place September 28th through the 30th. Support the 5K Run/Walk in Los Angeles County this weekend to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention within the Sheriff's Department. Contact "The Wounded Blue" if you are an officer struggling with mental health or trauma from a critical incident. Visit GunLearn.com to explore options for converting firearm specialist certifications into college credits. Conclusion The discussion underscores the immense pressure placed on modern law enforcement, from navigating complex gang interdictions to handling the rising tide of mental health-related "suicide by cop" incidents. The panel concludes that maintaining professionalism, protecting gang intelligence databases, and providing robust mental health support for officers are essential to ensuring both officer safety and public trust.