In graphic video that has since gone viral, some seven or extra masked males sporting U.S. Border Patrol vests have been seen violently detaining a father in Santa Ana, Calif., earlier than forcing him into the again of an unmarked automotive on Saturday.
The violent incident sparked protests within the following hours, and a web-based fundraiser was began via GoFundMe, the place relations recognized the sufferer as Tustin, Calif., resident Narciso Barranco, a father to 3 sons who’re all U.S. Marines.
A kind of sons, 25-year-old Alejandro Barranco, informed KTLA that his father was pepper-sprayed along with repeatedly being punched within the face throughout his detention. Based on Alejandro, Narciso was picked up by alleged federal immigration officers whereas he was working as a landscaper on the IHOP on Edinger Avenue and Ritchey Road.
The video shared by the Instagram account @SantaAnaProblems reveals a bunch of males sporting hats and face coverings and police vests converge on Narciso, holding him down whereas one man repeatedly hits him on the top. Some males are standing guard across the scene earlier than the group once more seizes Narciso, with one man holding a baton behind Narciso’s neck to push him into the backseat of a silver SUV.
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A Santa Ana father is seen being overwhelmed and detained by masked males with U.S. Border Patrol vests on. June 2025. (@santaanaproblems on Instagram) -
A Santa Ana father is seen being overwhelmed and detained by masked males with U.S. Border Patrol vests on. June 2025. (@santaanaproblems on Instagram) -
A Santa Ana father is seen being overwhelmed and detained by masked males with U.S. Border Patrol vests on. June 2025. (@santaanaproblems on Instagram) -
A Santa Ana father is seen being overwhelmed and detained by masked males with U.S. Border Patrol vests on. June 2025. (@santaanaproblems on Instagram) -
A Santa Ana father is seen being overwhelmed and detained by masked males with U.S. Border Patrol vests on. June 2025. (@santaanaproblems on Instagram) -
A Santa Ana father is seen being overwhelmed and detained by masked males with U.S. Border Patrol vests on. June 2025. (@santaanaproblems on Instagram)
KTLA has reached out to metropolis and state officers and is awaiting a response. A Santa Ana Police spokesperson stated they’re conscious of the video circulating on social media, however had no additional particulars. No native or federal officers have confirmed to KTLA whether or not the masked males have been federal officers.
“He is an effective, onerous working man. He has raised his household right here and has established himself right here,” reads the GoFundMe web page. “Please assist the Barranco household with no matter you may to make sure he is ready to obtain the correct authorized counsel to signify him.” As of Saturday night, Alejandro was engaged on getting involved together with his father.