ICE agent hit by van in Stafford Twp., NJ, police say
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Key Points:
- An ICE agent is recovering after being struck by a van during an attempted arrest of Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, an individual ordered to leave the U.S. by January 30, 2026, in Stafford Township, New Jersey.
- Castillo-Ormeno fled the scene in a van, which struck the agent, who then fired his weapon at the vehicle; the driver remains at large.
- The incident occurred on June 15, 2026, and authorities, including the FBI, are actively searching for the suspect and investigating the case.
- ICE highlighted a significant increase in vehicle attacks against their officers, emphasizing the dangers faced by law enforcement during such operations.
- Local police managed the scene but are not investigating the shooting, as it falls under ICE jurisdiction, while political figures expressed support for ICE agents and their work.
