Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Fox News) — Nicaraguan man faces 20 years in prison for attacking federal agents after failed gun purchase

Key Facts:

• On Dec. 17, 2025, Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez was indicted for assaulting a federal officer in Pittsburgh
• Davila-Perez tried to buy a gun claiming to be a U.S. citizen, but was discovered to be a Nicaraguan national in the U.S. illegally
• When Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tried to arrest him, Davila-Perez rammed a law enforcement vehicle, bit an officer, and tried to grab a gun

  
  Caption: A Nicaraguan man in Pittsburgh faces 20 years after allegedly biting an ICE agent and ramming a police car following a failed illegal gun purchase attempt. (Christopher Dilts/Getty Images)

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• During the struggle, Davila-Perez hit an officer, tried to grab a service weapon, bit an agent, and struck an agent with handcuffs
• Despite commands in English and Spanish, Davila-Perez continued to resist until he was subdued
• Multiple agents suffered bite wounds, scrapes, and bruises that required medical treatment

  
  Caption: Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez tried to buy a gun in Pittsburgh, but the dealer found out he was in the U.S. illegally, according to authorities. (Getty Images)

  If convicted, Davila-Perez could face up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. He is currently in custody awaiting trial.