Federal Agents Spotted in Halloween Masks in LA: Urgent Update

URGENT UPDATE: Federal agents were spotted wearing Halloween masks while operating in the Port of Los Angeles this week, raising concerns about their conduct during immigration enforcement activities. This alarming incident, documented by the Harbor Area Peace Patrol on October 24, 2025, has sparked outrage among community members.

According to eyewitness reports, agents were seen exiting Terminal Island wearing a Chucky mask around 7:23 a.m. and followed shortly by another agent in a Momo mask approximately ten minutes later. A local volunteer, identified only as Phoebe, stated, “They slowed down, rolled down the window, and stared directly into my camera wearing a Chucky mask.” This spectacle has been described as intentionally taunting, with Phoebe emphasizing that the masked agents seemed to enjoy their actions.

The Harbor Area Peace Patrol, a volunteer group monitoring federal immigration operations in the region, regularly tracks vehicles entering and leaving the restricted DHS property. Phoebe confirmed that the same white van seen on Tuesday has been linked to multiple immigration raids across Los Angeles, including one in Van Nuys that day. She stated, “This felt different. They went out of their way to make sure we saw them.”

The Department of Homeland Security has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding this incident. However, an earlier statement from Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Public Affairs, only added to the controversy with a flippant remark: “Happy Halloween!” This statement was first reported by L.A. TACO, a local news outlet focused on community issues.

Community members are alarmed by the behavior of federal officers, who often conceal their identities during operations. The use of masks raises questions about professionalism and respect for the communities they serve. Phoebe and other volunteers have been documenting these activities, believing that the display was a deliberate attempt to instill fear and assert dominance.

The Harbor Area Peace Patrol is calling for accountability and transparency from federal agencies involved in immigration enforcement. As this situation continues to develop, public pressure mounts for a response from DHS and ICE.

Officials and community advocates are urging immediate scrutiny of federal practices, particularly in light of the emotional and psychological impact such actions have on local residents. The masked agents’ behavior has become a symbol of the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policies and enforcement in the United States.

As this story unfolds, KTLA will provide updates on any responses from the Department of Homeland Security and further developments in this startling incident. Stay tuned for more information as authorities are expected to address this controversial episode in the coming days.