The suspect was detained after attempting to weaponize a vehicle

ALAMEDA, California — October 23, 2025 — Federal officials say a driver who tried to ram a U-Haul truck into the entrance of Coast Guard Base Alameda late Thursday night is in custody after security forces opened fire, wounding the suspect. Authorities say the attack appears to have been isolated and not linked to organized groups.

DHS Confirms Attempted Vehicle Attack

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed in a post Friday morning that the incident was an “attempted vehicle attack” on a federal facility. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the agency is working closely with the FBI and the Coast Guard in the investigation and that “there is no ongoing threat to the public.”

Officials said the driver, whose name has not been released, accelerated the U-Haul in reverse toward the gate after ignoring multiple verbal warnings. Coast Guard security personnel fired several rounds, striking the driver and stopping the vehicle.

What Happened

According to base officials and multiple eyewitnesses, the truck had been driving erratically near the main gate around 10 p.m. Officers ordered the driver to stop after the vehicle appeared to reverse toward the gate. When the driver ignored commands and continued backing toward them, guards opened fire.

No Coast Guard personnel were injured. A bystander was hit by debris or a bullet fragment and treated at a local hospital before being released. The driver was taken into custody with non-life-threatening injuries and is undergoing a mental health evaluation.

Investigation Underway

The FBI is leading the investigation with assistance from DHS and local law enforcement. A search of the U-Haul reportedly found no explosives or additional weapons. Authorities believe the suspect acted alone and have not identified any ties to extremist or protest groups.

Officials said the timing—hours after demonstrations in the area over a suspended immigration enforcement operation—was “likely coincidental,” though investigators are reviewing whether the suspect had any political or ideological motive.

Statement from DHS

In its official statement, DHS said:

“Federal officers responded appropriately to a direct threat to personnel at Coast Guard Base Alameda. The suspect was detained after attempting to weaponize a vehicle against the base’s security perimeter. The incident remains under investigation, but at this time there is no continuing threat to the community.”

Context

Earlier in the day, protesters gathered near the base and along Oakland’s waterfront to oppose a rumored ICE enforcement surge. Federal officials later clarified that the operation had been postponed and unrelated to the base incident.

Coast Guard Island, located in the Oakland-Alameda Estuary, is home to several key Coast Guard commands and serves as a critical logistics and training hub for Pacific operations.

Key Takeaways

• DHS and the FBI are investigating the attempted vehicle attack.
• The suspect acted alone, according to DHS.
• No Coast Guard personnel were injured.
• The bystander’s injuries were minor.
• The attack followed a day of immigration-related protests but is believed unrelated.

Federal authorities said more details will be released once the investigation is complete.

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