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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 agent was shot after an apparent robbery went wrong in New York, officials say. New York Mayor Eric Adams said a 21-year-old undocumented immigrant was taken into custody. The agent is in stable condition and is expected to survive.

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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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