A federal immigration agent was struck by a vehicle Monday while attempting to take someone into custody in New Jersey, according to local police.
After being hit, the agent discharged his firearm, possibly hitting the suspect’s vehicle as it fled the area, Stafford Township police announced in an official statement.
“The agent reportedly sustained unknown injuries and it is unknown if the suspect was injured at this time,” police said. “There is no reason to believe there is any concern for the public’s safety.”
A request for comment sent to Immigration and Customs Enforcement by email was not answered. Images circulating online showed a masked agent seated on the ground near a vehicle bumper before being loaded onto a stretcher.
The incident took place on Route 72 in the Manahawkin community of Stafford Township, located approximately 60 miles — or about 96.5 kilometers — east of Philadelphia.
