Coast Guard Fires on U-Haul Truck Posing Threat During Anti-ICE Protests at Alameda Base

Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests erupted on October 23, 2025, near the entrance to Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California, where U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents had arrived to stage operations for a federal immigration crackdown. Over 200 demonstrators gathered to block the sole bridge access to the base, leading to clashes with California Highway Patrol officers and federal agents as civilian employees departed. Authorities declared the assembly unlawful, resulting in two arrests. Protests persisted into the night, with demonstrators attempting to impede federal enforcement activities.

Late on October 24, 2025, Coast Guard security personnel opened fire on a U-Haul truck that ignored multiple verbal commands and reversed toward their line at the base entrance. Video footage captured the truck approaching the personnel before shots were discharged, causing it to halt briefly and then flee. The Coast Guard stated the vehicle's actions posed a direct threat to personnel safety, justifying the use of live rounds.

Following the incident, two men arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds; one is believed to be the driver. The driver was detained for a mental health evaluation after attempting to ram the gate. Law enforcement located the abandoned truck nearby. The FBI is investigating, with no suspects formally identified or charges filed as of October 25, 2025.