Suspects Illegally in US Arrested for Shooting Off-Duty CBP Officer in NYC

Attack on Off-Duty CBP Officer

• 🎯 An off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in the face during an attempted robbery in New York City.
• 🚓 Police have taken two individuals into custody for the incident that occurred on Saturday night.
• 📰 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that both suspects are in the U.S. illegally and are from the Dominican Republic.

Suspects' Criminal Histories and Immigration Status

• 👤 Christian Abar Baroa, arrested early this morning, entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and had a final order of removal in 2023.
• ⚠️ Baroa has a criminal record in New York City, including reckless endangerment and larceny, and was released due to sanctuary policies.
• 🔫 Miguel Francisco Mora Nunees, the suspected shooter, has an extensive criminal history and an active kidnapping warrant from Massachusetts.
• ⚖️ Nunees entered the U.S. in April 2023, failed to appear for a court date, and received a deportation order but was released due to sanctuary city status.
• 🚨 Nunees was subsequently arrested for an auto protection violation, armed robbery, and assault before the NYC incident.

Officer's Condition and Increased Violence Against Agents

• 🏥 The injured CBP officer is recovering in the hospital, currently sedated, with the bullet still lodged in his swollen face, preventing immediate surgery.
• 📈 DHS reports an 830% increase in acts of violence against agents and officers compared to the previous year.
• 🗣️ Secretary Noem called for a toning down of rhetoric, suggesting it contributes to the rise in violence against law enforcement.

Political Reaction

• 🇺🇸 President Trump has criticized the Biden administration for the release of individuals encountered at the southern border, who were subsequently involved in the shooting.