An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was hit by a car and then fired his gun at the fleeing suspect Monday morning near the Jersey Shore, according to Stafford Township Police.
The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. local time in Manahawkin, New Jersey, less than 10 miles from Long Beach Island.
The ICE agent was “attempting to apprehend a suspect” when the person fled in a vehicle, hitting the immigration officer, police said.
During the incident, the ICE agent shot at the vehicle, “reportedly striking it,” police said.
CNN has reached out to ICE for comment.
