Suspect in Custody for Shooting Off-Duty Border Patrol Officer in Manhattan

Shooting Incident in Washington Heights

• 🎯 An off-duty Border Patrol officer was shot in the face and arm during a botched robbery attempt in Fort Washington Park on Saturday night.
• 🏥 The officer is currently recovering from several gunshot wounds at Harlem Hospital.

Suspect Apprehended

• 🚨 Miguel Mora, a 21-year-old, has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
• 📍 Mora was found at a Bronx hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg and groin, after allegedly limping there following the shootout under the George Washington Bridge.
• ⚠️ Authorities state that Mora is in the country illegally and has a history of violence.

Political and Official Reactions

• 🗣️ Mayor Adams commented that the suspect is the type of individual the city aims to capture through cooperation with federal authorities, referencing violent migrants and asylum seekers.
• 📰 The incident has drawn attention from President Trump, who reportedly stated the suspect was slated for deportation.
• 🤝 Homeland Security Secretary Tom Homan and Governor Kristi Noem are expected to visit the injured officer and hold a press conference.