Second Suspect Arrested in NYC Shooting of Off-Duty Border Patrol Officer

Off-Duty Officer Ambushed in NYC

• 🎯 An off-duty US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer was ambushed by two individuals on a scooter in a Manhattan park on Saturday night.
• 💥 The officer was shot in the face and arm during an attempted robbery along the Hudson River.
• 🛡️ Despite being off-duty, the officer drew his service weapon, and an exchange of gunfire occurred.
• 🏥 Officials confirmed the officer is expected to recover from his injuries.

First Suspect's Background and Arrest

• 👤 The first suspect, identified as Miguel Francisco Mororro Nunes, a Dominican national, was injured and detained over the weekend.
• 📜 Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated Nunes entered the country illegally in 2023 and had a deportation order.
• ⚖️ Nunes has a significant criminal history, including charges for grand larceny, assault, and an active warrant for armed robbery with a firearm from Massachusetts, along with other charges like kidnapping and witness intimidation.

Second Suspect Apprehended

• 🚨 A second person of interest, Christian Ibar Beroa, also from the Dominican Republic, has been taken into custody.
• 🚫 Secretary Noem alleges that Ibar Beroa also entered the U.S. illegally and had a deportation order.
• 🗣️ The announcement of the second arrest was made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.