Authorities have identified the suspect accused of assaulting a federal officer and throwing rocks at Border Patrol vehicles during a protest in Paramount, as reported by FOX LA. The man at the center of the investigation is 40-year-old Compton resident Elpidio Reyna. Following a violent encounter on Saturday, the protest escalated with Reyna allegedly launching rocks at law enforcement, inflicting injury on a federal agent, and causing damage to government property.
In response to these events, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli expressed his determination to hold Reyna accountable, stating, "He thinks he's untouchable," and affirming that the "power of the federal government" would be harnessed to locate and capture him, as reported by FOX LA. Moreover, authorities used social media videos and a FOX 11 news report to identify Reyna, after seeing that he was allegedly trying to obstruct Border Patrol operations.
The FBI Los Angeles office has labeled Reyna a fugitive, urging the public to come forward with any information that could lead to his arrest and conviction. Understanding the urgency of this hunt, a reward of up to $50,000 is offered, and the public is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at the FBI's official tips website, as highlighted by KTLA and the FBI Los Angeles X Post.
The FBI has identified the man #wanted for assaulting a federal officer this weekend as Elpidio Reyna, 40, of Compton, CA. He is considered a fugitive and we continue to seek his location. A #reward of up to $50K is being offered for information leading to his arrest/conviction. pic.twitter.com/WPEE6SIjZp
— FBI Los Angeles (@FBILosAngeles) June 10, 2025
Amidst the investigation, Chief Gregory Bovino from Border Patrol's El Centro sector reaffirmed their commitment to immigration enforcement, saying, "We're not going to be deterred in what we do for immigration enforcement." Intensified efforts will focus on Los Angeles, according to Bovino, who, with the words told from Essayli, asserts that increased resources and enforcement will be directed toward the city following these protests. Both statements make a clear indication: challenges posed by protests will not hinder the federal mission in Los Angeles. These stances were reported by FOX LA.
As tension brews between law enforcement and protesters in Los Angeles, the search for Reyna continues to be a top priority for federal authorities. While the extent of the injured federal officer's condition and the degree of damage to property remain undisclosed, the FBI continues its widespread efforts to apprehend Reyna, seen as dangerous and armed, as noted by KTLA.
