Incident:2025-11-13 Elmhurst Queens apartment entry
Summary: ICE agents forcibly entered an apartment in Elmhurst, Queens, with a gun visibly pointed at a woman and her children as they woke up inside the residence. The entry was captured in video and shared publicly by a witness.
Full description
On November 13th 2024, at an early morning hour, ICE agents breached the door of an apartment in Elmhurst, Queens. The entry was captured on video by a resident and shows a bright, weapon-mounted light blasting through the doorway as at least three agents step into the room.
The footage shows a woman and her children waking up as agents enter, one of whom has a firearm raised. The agents advance into the room without visible markings indicating local law-enforcement support. The event resembles earlier forced entries documented in Chicago, with similar tactics and timing.
There is no available footage showing arrests, detentions, or vehicles outside the building.
Agencies and units involved
- ICE ERO New York City (unit unspecified)
- At least three agents present
Agents on scene
Vehicles
No vehicles are visible in the available public footage.
Timeline
- Before dawn (exact time unknown) – Agents force entry into apartment
- Entry recorded by resident and later posted to social media
Sources
- https://www.threads.com/@the_fishkeeping_teachers/post/DRP5aeBEQaW?xmt=AQF0SZ5rXi3CCobk5JHbfiKr-Av5bapioQeeZiem-cM3Rw
- Independent verification pending
Internal notes
- Need to check:
– NYPD presence? – Any warrants? – Confirm if NYC sanctuary city policy was violated – Look for DHS/ICE statements – Check for follow-on reporting