Marcos Charles

“weaponised his vehicle and proceeded to accelerate going towards other officers”

Marcos Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09

Charles described Bergal's actions during the attempted arrest, saying he accelerated toward officers after smashing into two ICE vehicles.

“Our officers, using their training, and believing that their life and the life of their partners in the general public were in danger, used their training and fired weapons.”

Marcos Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09

Charles explained that officers fired their weapons because they believed their lives and the public's lives were in danger.

“was struck by one of the bullets or fragments superficially in the neck”

Marcos Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09

Charles said Bergal was superficially struck in the neck by a bullet or fragment during the shooting.