ICE officer struck by fleeing vehicle in New Jersey
An ICE officer in New Jersey was hit by a fleeing vehicle while attempting to apprehend a suspect who remains at large. The incident took place on Route 72 in Manahawkin after the suspect fled from law enforcement, hitting the officer with a vehicle, prompting the officer to return fire. Law enforcement did not disclose details about the operation or the suspect. The injured officer was seen being carried onto a stretcher, but the extent of his injuries is unclear. The police clarified that their role was limited to managing traffic and securing the scene,as it was not involved in the ICE operation due to a statewide policy aimed at building trust with minority communities. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area during the ongoing investigation.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle in New Jersey while trying to apprehend a suspect, who remains at-large.
The incident occurred on Route 72 in the township of Manahawkin, New Jersey, according to the Stafford Township Police Department. The report said the incident occurred Monday morning, after a suspect fled from law enforcement, hitting one officer with a vehicle. In response, the officer fired at the car.
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Law enforcement did not provide details about the operation or the suspect.
It’s unclear the extent of the officer’s injuries, though photos show him on the ground, and then being carried onto a stretcher by other officers and emergency workers.
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The police report said the department is not involved in the ICE operation, following the Immigrant Trust Directive, a statewide policy that prevents law enforcement officers from assisting federal immigration authorities in an effort to increase trust between local law enforcement and minority communities.
“Our role at this point is to manage traffic and secure the crime scene,” the release reads.
The release urged locals to avoid the area during the investigation, which is estimated to last several hours.
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