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What information is available about the border agent shot in NYC?

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An off-duty Border Patrol agent was shot in the face and arm during an attempted robbery in Upper Manhattan. Two Dominican nationals, both undocumented and with deportation orders, are in custody. The agent is expected to recover.

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Off-duty Border Patrol agent shot in NYC by undocumented migrant

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  • An off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was shot during a robbery attempt in Manhattan.
  • The agent exchanged gunfire with the assailant, who then fled with an accomplice. 24s
  • A 21-year-old undocumented immigrant with a criminal record was taken into custody as a person of interest. 34s
  • The suspect is wanted in Massachusetts for kidnapping and is under a federal deportation order. 56s
  • Authorities say there is no indication the agent was targeted because of his employment, and he is expected to survive. 1m 19s
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Off-duty Border Patrol agent shot in NYC by undocumented migrant
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CNN
6 hours ago
Off-duty Border Patrol agent shot in NYC by undocumented migrant

An off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in the face and arm during a robbery attempt at a park in Upper Manhattan.

Off-duty Border Patrol agent shot in NYC by undocumented migrant
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CNN
6 hours ago
Off-duty Border Patrol agent shot in NYC by undocumented migrant

Police detained a 21-year-old undocumented immigrant with a criminal past after he sought treatment for gunshot wounds; he is wanted in Massachusetts for kidnapping and under a deportation order.

Second person in custody after NYC shooting of Border Patrol officer
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CBS America
7 hours ago
Second person in custody after NYC shooting of Border Patrol officer

The 42-year-old off-duty CBP officer, shot in the face and arm during the attempted robbery, is expected to recover.

Second person in custody after NYC shooting of Border Patrol officer
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CBS America
7 hours ago
Second person in custody after NYC shooting of Border Patrol officer

One attacker, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, is a Dominican national with a long criminal record, an active Massachusetts warrant, and a deportation order.

Second person in custody after NYC shooting of Border Patrol officer
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CBS America
7 hours ago
Second person in custody after NYC shooting of Border Patrol officer

The second suspect, Christian Ibarbaroa, also from the Dominican Republic, entered the country illegally and had a deportation order.

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