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ICE Agent Shooting

An ICE agent was hit by a vehicle in New Jersey and fired at the fleeing suspect.

June 15, 2026 · Updated Jun 15, 6:26pm ET

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What happened

A federal immigration agent was struck by a fleeing vehicle Monday morning during an attempted apprehension in Stafford Township, New Jersey, near the Jersey Shore community of Manahawkin. Police said the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. near State Route 72 and Mermaid Drive, after which the agent fired his gun at the departing vehicle, possibly hitting it. The agent sustained injuries that were not immediately detailed but was expected to recover, while authorities said it was unclear whether the suspect was wounded. The vehicle and driver fled the scene, prompting a search or manhunt as local police and federal authorities continued investigating.