An off-duty Border Patrol agent was shot in the face during an attempted robbery in Manhattan but survived the encounter. The suspect, 21-year-old Miguel Mora, was captured and is wanted for previous robbery and felony assault charges. Mora is an undocumented immigrant from the Dominican Republic, having illegally crossed into Arizona in 2023. Following the shooting, officials promised increased ICE presence. While some call for strict measures against violent offenders, concerns arise over ICE's broader operations affecting undocumented individuals with no criminal records.
An off-duty Border Patrol agent was shot in the face during an apparent attempted robbery, but managed to shoot his attacker, Miguel Mora, who was taken into custody.
Miguel Mora, a 21-year-old undocumented resident from the Dominican Republic, had prior charges for robbery and felony assault before the shooting incident.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan pledged more ICE agents to enhance safety in Manhattan, asserting the city needs federal assistance.
ICE's operations have included targeting not only individuals with violent criminal backgrounds but also undocumented persons with no criminal records, raising concerns about their approach.
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