Illegal immigrant allegedly rams ICE vehicle, bites agents after failed gun purchase in Pittsburgh

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A Nicaraguan man living illegally in Pittsburgh faces up to 20 years in prison after allegedly launching a violent attack on federal agents — ramming a law enforcement vehicle, trying to grab an officer’s gun and biting an agent — after a failed attempt to buy a gun.

A federal grand jury indicted 33-year-old Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez on Wednesday on a charge of assaulting a federal officer.

The investigation began when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) learned that Davila-Perez had tried to buy a gun from a local dealer. During that transaction, he allegedly claimed to be a U.S. citizen.

The sale was blocked after the dealer discovered he was a Nicaraguan national with no legal status in the U.S. Federal law prohibits those in the country illegally from possessing or purchasing guns.

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Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez tried to buy a gun in Pittsburgh, but the dealer found out he was in the U.S. illegally, according to authorities. (Department of Homeland Security)

On Dec. 17, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to pull Davila-Perez over to take him into custody for immigration violations. When agents activated their emergency lights, Davila-Perez didn’t pull over and fought back, according to authorities.

According to the indictment, Davila-Perez slammed his car into reverse, hitting an occupied law enforcement vehicle before jumping out to run.

During the ensuing struggle, he allegedly elbowed one officer in the face, tried to pull an agent’s service weapon from its holster, bit an officer’s arm and struck an agent in the forehead with a pair of handcuffs.

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ICE agents converge on a home to conduct an immigration raid. (Christopher Dilts/Getty Images)

The whole time, officers shouted commands in both English and Spanish for Davila-Perez to stop and show his hands. However, authorities say he ignored those orders until he was eventually subdued.

The struggle left several agents with bite wounds, scrapes and bruises that required medical treatment.

If convicted, Davila-Perez faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 or both.

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Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez tried buying a gun in Pittsburgh, but the dealer found out he was in the U.S. illegally, according to authorities. (Getty Images)

"Davila-Perez not only chose to break our nation’s immigration laws, but he also lied in an attempt to illegally purchase a gun and then brutally assaulted law enforcement," DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin said. "These are the dangerous situations our officers are facing every day in the field.

"Thanks to rhetoric by sanctuary politicians and encouragement of illegal aliens to evade arrest, our officers are facing a 1,300% increase in assaults against them, a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, and an 8,000% increase in death threats against them," she added. "Secretary Noem has been clear: anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

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DHS said Wednesday that Davila-Perez entered the U.S. from Mexico on Dec. 2, 2022, at the Paso Del Norte port of entry in Texas, and was later released into the country by the Biden administration.

Davila-Perez remains in custody pending the resolution of the case.