BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her

This video can not be played A video showing a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent pointing his gun at a woman has been viewed by millions after she shared the moment on Instagram. Carolina Molina says she was out delivering business cards in Falls Church, Virginia, when she saw ICE agents, who then surrounded her car. The US Department of Homeland Security said she "attempted to harm officers by weaponising her vehicle". Molina denies this. BBC Verify assesses the dashcam footage shared by Molina. Jake Horton reports. Produced by Tom Joyner. Graphics by Mark Edwards. BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her. Video, 00:02:09BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her Up Next. What we know about fatal ICE shooting in Maine. Video, 00:01:38What we know about fatal ICE shooting in Maine Eyewitness video shows how deadly shooting in Minneapolis unfolded, second by second. Video, 00:02:59Eyewitness video shows how deadly shooting in Minneapolis unfolded, second by second Masked agents, tear gas, and raids: the tactics used in Trump's deportation drive. Video, 00:06:35Masked agents, tear gas, and raids: the tactics used in Trump's deportation drive Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure. Video, 00:01:51Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure Watch: Video shows scale of devastation in Stourbridge. Video, 00:00:30Watch: Video shows scale of devastation in Stourbridge Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan? Video, 00:00:58Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan? Did the eclipse damage your eyes? Video, 00:01:10Did the eclipse damage your eyes? Watch: What is it like to travel on Air Force One with Trump? Video, 00:01:07Watch: What is it like to travel on Air Force One with Trump? Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut. Video, 00:01:03Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope. Video, 00:00:52In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope Watch: Why was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck? Video, 00:01:35Watch: Why was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck? Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river. Video, 00:00:43Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis. Video, 00:01:01Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan. Video, 00:01:10Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Read about our approach to external linking.