DHS Blames NYC Sanctuary Laws After CBP Officer Shot by Undocumented Migrants

CBP Officer Shot in Manhattan

• 🎯 An off-duty Customs and Border Protection agent was shot in the face and arm during an attempted robbery in Fort Washington Park.
• 💥 The 42-year-old officer was with a female companion when the gunman opened fire; the officer returned fire, striking the gunman in the leg.
• 🏥 The injured officer is recovering at Harlem Hospital and is expected to survive.

Suspects Apprehended and Criminal Histories

• 🚔 Two undocumented migrants with criminal histories have been arrested in connection with the shooting.
• 🇩🇴 One suspect, 21-year-old Miguel Francisco Morona Nunees, was ordered deported two years ago and has active warrants for kidnapping and armed robbery in Massachusetts.
• 🚗 The second suspect, Christian A. Barbaroa, allegedly drove the moped and has been arrested eight times previously for charges including grand larceny and robbery.
• 🇺🇸 DHS states both suspects entered the country illegally during the Biden administration and are now facing federal charges.

DHS Blames NYC Sanctuary City Policies

• 🗣️ Department of Homeland Security Secretary Christine Gnome directly blamed Mayor Adams and New York's sanctuary city laws for the incident.
• 💔 Gnome stated the officer is in the hospital fighting for his life due to the mayor's policies.
• 🚨 Tom Homan, former ICE director, declared that sanctuary cities are now an ICE priority, vowing to increase agent presence.

Mayor Adams' Stance

• ⚖️ Mayor Adams stated he is merely carrying out the rules and has been clear on his position regarding cooperation with ICE.
• 🤝 He expressed willingness to cooperate if it means going after individuals who assist in apprehending undocumented persons, but not if it targets those seeking citizenship.