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ICE agent in NJ hit by fleeing suspect in van, opens fire
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- An ICE agent in Stafford Township, New Jersey, was struck by a van driven by a fleeing suspect and responded by firing multiple shots at the vehicle; the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. near Mermaid Drive.
- The officer's condition is not immediately known, but sources indicate he is expected to recover; ICE has not disclosed the suspect's description or injuries.
- Route 72 remains closed as authorities continue their investigation and search for the suspect and van, with about two dozen ICE agents involved in the scene.
- Vehicle attacks on ICE agents have surged over 3,200% since President Trump's second term began, with 66 attacks reported between January 2025 and January 2026 compared to only two in the previous year.
- Federal officials attribute the increase in attacks to "radical rhetoric from sanctuary politicians," highlighting growing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.
