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ICE officer struck by vehicle; suspect flees; FBI investigates officer's shooting.
An ICE officer was struck by a vehicle during an apprehension attempt in Manahawkin, New Jersey. The suspect, identified as Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, a Peru national with an outstanding deportation order, fled the scene in the vehicle.
In response, the ICE officer discharged their firearm at the fleeing vehicle. The FBI has initiated an investigation into the shooting incident, as is standard protocol for officer-involved shootings.
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Officer Takes Defensive Action During Apprehension Attempt
An ICE officer encountered resistance during a routine apprehension in Manahawkin. After being struck by the suspect's vehicle, the officer responded by discharging their firearm at the fleeing vehicle. The incident triggered standard investigative protocols, with the FBI examining the circumstances of the officer-involved shooting to ensure compliance with use-of-force guidelines.
Deportation Case Turns Violent as Subject Attempts Escape
The incident involved Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, a Peru national subject to a deportation order. During the apprehension attempt in Manahawkin, the suspect used their vehicle as a weapon against an ICE officer before fleeing. The FBI investigation now examines both the circumstances leading to the officer's use of force and the suspect's actions during the encounter.