Mar 27, 2025

Mexican national accused of attack on ICE deportation officer in Kansas

Posted Mar 27, 2025 1:00 AM
Barron-Esquivel is being held in Butler County
Barron-Esquivel is being held in Butler County

WICHITA, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Mexican national with physically attacking a federal law enforcement agent. 

According to court documents, Diego Barron-Esquivel, 23, of Wichita was indicted on one count of forcible assault of a federal officer.

In February 2025, Barron-Esquivel is accused of forcibly assaulting and causing bodily harm to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer while the officer was performing his official duties. 

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is investigating the case.