Key facts
- An ICE agent was struck by a vehicle during an apprehension attempt in Stafford Township, New Jersey.
- The agent fired their weapon at the fleeing vehicle.
An ICE agent in Stafford Township, New Jersey, was struck by a vehicle and fired at it during an attempted apprehension. The suspect fled and remains at large, while the agent sustained unknown injuries. The incident follows recent legislative action providing additional funding for DHS.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions and risks associated with immigration enforcement operations, occurring shortly after significant new funding was allocated to DHS for deportation efforts.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Stafford Township, New Jersey, was struck by a vehicle and subsequently fired at it as the suspect fled the scene on Monday morning. Stafford police confirmed they received information that the agent was attempting to apprehend a suspect when the vehicle fled, hitting the agent. The agent discharged their firearm, reportedly striking the vehicle. The suspect escaped and has not been apprehended, and the agent's injuries are currently unknown. Authorities have stated there is no reason to believe the public is at risk. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. This event follows recent legislative action where Donald Trump signed a law providing approximately $70 billion in additional funding for ICE and other Department of Homeland Security agencies for deportation efforts. This law was passed after a legislative dispute that led to a lengthy DHS shutdown, during which Democrats advocated for reforms following the deaths of two US citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, allegedly at the hands of immigration agents in Minneapolis in January. Stafford police were not involved in the ICE operation itself but were managing traffic and securing the scene for the ongoing investigation. DHS had not immediately responded to a request for comment.
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