A federal immigration agent was hit by a vehicle while trying to apprehend a suspect in Stafford Township, New Jersey. The incident occurred on Route 72 in the Manahawkin community. The agent fired his weapon, possibly hitting the suspect’s vehicle as it fled the scene. The agent’s injuries are unknown, and it is unclear if the suspect was injured. Police assured the public that there is no threat to safety. Photos showed the agent sitting against a vehicle bumper before being taken away on a stretcher. An email to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for comment was not immediately returned.
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Immigration agent hit by vehicle in NJ, fires gun at fleeing suspect, police say
