Editor’s note: This story contains disturbing details.

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating after a man appeared to have his legs run over by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement truck while being detained on Thursday.

According to The Columbian, the man, named Jose Paniagua Calderón, was detained in front of a Mexican restaurant on East 4th Plain Boulevard. Videos on social media show him screaming in pain as a silver-colored SUV drives over his legs.

In an email to OPB around noon Sunday, ICE denies that its agents ran over Paniagua’s legs.

Carmen Paniagua, who created a GoFundMe campaign for Jose Paniagua, wrote that he is her brother-in-law. She said ICE agents denied him medical care and forced him into their vehicle.

According to KATU, Jose Paniagua’s family said he’s being detained at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.

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✍️: Winston Szeto/OPB
📸: Courtesy of Carmen Paniagua

Pictured:
1) An undated photo of Jose Paniagua Calderón, whose family said had his legs run over by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement truck while being detained on Dec. 4, 2025.

2) Tricia McLaughlin speaks during a news conference at ICE Headquarters in Washington, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)