Police in New Jersey report that an ICE agent fires his weapon after being struck by a fleeing vehicle. Multiple outlets cite police statements saying the agent is hit by a van or similar vehicle during an incident that involves a suspect fleeing the scene. After the agent is struck, police say the agent shoots at the fleeing vehicle. The reports do not provide consistent details on whether anyone inside the vehicle is injured. Police also state that the suspect’s location is not currently known, indicating that an active search is underway.
The Independent and Yahoo News both describe the incident as involving an ICE agent who is hit first, followed by gunfire from the agent. The reports attribute the account to police, but they do not include additional context such as the location in the state, the suspect’s identity, the motive for the encounter, or the extent of injuries. Authorities are working to locate the suspect and determine what occurred before and during the vehicle incident.
