Key facts
- An ICE officer was struck by a vehicle during an apprehension attempt in Manahawkin, N.J.
- The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle and has not been located.
- The ICE officer sustained unknown injuries.
- The suspect's injuries, if any, are also unknown.
- Local police are managing traffic and securing the crime scene.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer was struck by a vehicle during an apprehension attempt in Manahawkin, New Jersey, according to officials. The Stafford Township Police Department reported that the incident occurred on Route 72 when a suspect, attempting to flee apprehension, drove into the officer.
The agent reportedly discharged his firearm at the vehicle, striking it, but the suspect managed to escape the scene and has not yet been apprehended. The extent of the ICE officer's injuries is currently unknown, and it remains unclear if the suspect sustained any injuries during the incident.