ICE Officer Struck by Vehicle as Suspect Flees New Jersey
ICE officer struck by vehicle; suspect flees; FBI investigates officer's shooting.
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ICE Officer Vehicle Attack New Jersey
An ICE officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle during an apprehension attempt in Manahawkin, New Jersey on June 15, 2026. The suspect, identified as Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, a Peruvian national with a deportation order, escaped. The officer fired shots but did not stop the suspect. The FBI is investigating the incident.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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FBI initiates investigation into ICE officer shooting incident
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Red Bank office was called in to investigate the incident. Stafford Township Police Department secured the crime scene and managed traffic while administering first aid to the injured ICE officer and facilitating his transport for medical treatment.
Suspect identified as Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, Peru national with deportation order
The suspect was identified as Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, a native of Peru who had been ordered to leave the United States by an immigration judge on January 30. He remained at large following the incident.
ICE officer fires shots at fleeing suspect vehicle
After being struck by the suspect's vehicle, the ICE officer fired shots at the fleeing white van. Witnesses reported the gunfire shattered the back window of the vehicle, but the van did not stop and the suspect remained at large as of early afternoon.
ICE officer struck by vehicle during suspect apprehension in New Jersey
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle on State Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin, New Jersey, during an attempted apprehension operation. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. ET on Monday, June 15. The suspect fled in a white van after striking the officer. The officer sustained injuries of unknown severity.
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