ICE Agent Struck by Vehicle During Attempted Apprehension in New Jersey

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was struck by a vehicle driven by a fleeing suspect during an attempted apprehension in Manahawkin, New Jersey, on Monday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. along Route 72, where federal immigration agents were attempting to take the suspect into custody, according to the Stafford Township Police Department. The suspect allegedly hit the ICE agent while fleeing, prompting the agent to fire at the vehicle. The suspect managed to escape and had not been located as of Monday afternoon. The extent of the agent's injuries is not known, and it is unclear if the suspect was wounded. Local police reported no known threat to public safety and stated they were not involved in the ICE operation, focusing instead on traffic control and securing the scene. The area was expected to remain closed for several hours, and residents were advised to seek alternate routes.