An ICE agent in New Jersey was struck by a van driven by a fleeing suspect and subsequently opened fire on the vehicle, hitting it multiple times, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on June 15, 2026, near Mermaid Drive in Stafford Township’s Manahawkin section, approximately 60 miles east of Philadelphia, as agents attempted to apprehend a suspect. The condition of the officer is not known, but sources indicate he is expected to recover. ICE has not released details about the suspect or confirmed if the driver was injured. Reports suggest that the van's back window may have been shattered by gunfire. The reason for the pursuit remains unclear. Route 72 is closed in both directions for investigation as authorities search for the van and its driver. Aerial footage showed numerous ICE agents in tactical gear at the scene. According to DHS data, vehicle attacks against ICE agents increased significantly, with 66 reported attacks between January 21, 2025, and January 7, 2026, compared to two during the same timeframe in 2024.
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- loaded language: 'alarming uptick'
- loaded language: 'radical rhetoric from sanctuary politicians'
- framing: Vehicle attacks against ICE agents have surged more than 3,200% since President Trump took office for his second term
- vague attribution: sources told NBC Philadelphia, federal officials have blamed
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ICE Agent Struck by Van in New Jersey Incident
An ICE agent was hit by a van driven by a fleeing suspect in Stafford Township, New Jersey, on June 15, 2026. The agent opened fire on the vehicle, and while the officer is expected to recover, details about the suspect remain unclear. The incident has led to a significant increase in reported vehicle attacks against ICE agents in recent years.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'alarming uptick'
- ✕ loaded language: 'radical rhetoric from sanctuary politicians'
- ✕ framing: Vehicle attacks against ICE agents have surged more than 3,200% since President Trump took office for his second term
- ✕ vague attribution: sources told NBC Philadelphia, federal officials have blamed
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ICE Agent Struck by Van in New Jersey Incident