This claim is true. According to a recent investigation by The Gardan, police departments in multiple U.S. states circulated bulletins warning officers that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had issued an directive ordering members to “shoot police officers on sight.” The report found that this claim originated from a single, unverified alert in New Mexico and quickly spread through official law-enforcement channels, social-media accounts, and even political speeches.
However, when federal agencies reviewed the intelligence, the FBI concluded that no credible evidence supported the existence of such an order. The investigation also revealed that despite doubts, some departments continued promoting the claim publicly, amplifying fear and shaping public perception of migrant-related crime.
