An off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent is hospitalized after being shot in the face Saturday night by an illegal alien with a deportation order who re-entered the U.S. during Joe Biden’s presidential term.
The Department of Homeland Security released video of the suspected robbery that turned into an exchange of gunfire. One of the alleged perpetrators, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez of the Dominican Republic, was reportedly wounded.
Suspect Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez is a national and citizen of the Dominican Republic.
RE ENTERED and RELEASED under Biden— on April 4, 2023 the United States Border Patrol apprehended him at/near San Luis, AZ. https://t.co/R244xG3gK9
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) July 20, 2025
DHS explained: “On the evening of July 19, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection @CBP officer was shot in what looks like an attempted robbery.
“The officer, who was off duty at the time, is currently in the hospital in stable condition. One of the alleged perpetrators was an illegal alien with prior arrests for felony 2nd and 3rd degree assault and an order of deportation.
“The New York Police Department is currently investigating the incident.”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem indicated: “Suspect Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez is a national and citizen of the Dominican Republic.
“RE ENTERED and RELEASED under Biden— on April 4, 2023 the United States Border Patrol apprehended him at/near San Luis, AZ.
“This criminal has a criminal warrant in Massachusetts for kidnapping and had been charged with a series of offenses.”
Suspect Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez is a national and citizen of the Dominican Republic.
RE ENTERED and RELEASED under Biden— on April 4, 2023 the United States Border Patrol apprehended him at/near San Luis, AZ.
This criminal has a criminal warrant in Massachusetts for… https://t.co/zHo93ENSuo pic.twitter.com/zajApb7nLh
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) July 20, 2025
DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin noted: “The other suspect is still at large. Pray for this agent and his family.”
She also stated: “The first subject, is an illegal re-entry and has a warrant from Massachusetts for kidnapping. He is a final order from the Dominican Republic as of 2003.”
President Donald Trump on Sunday sounded off on the shooting, saying: “Last night, in New York City, an incredible CBP Officer was shot in the face by an Illegal Alien Monster freed into the Country under Joe Biden.
“He was apprehended at the Border in April 2023 but, instead of being deported, was RELEASED. The CBP Officer bravely fought off his attacker, despite his wounds, demonstrating enormous Skill and Courage.
“The Democrats have flooded our Nation with Criminal Invaders, and now, they must all be thrown out or, in some cases, immediately prosecuted in that we cannot take a chance that they are able to come back. That’s how evil and dangerous they are!”
The New York Post said the suspected shooter “got freed after every bust,” as it outlined the series of events in the weekend shooting: “The 42-year-old federal agent and a female companion were sitting on a rock along the Hudson River in Fort Washington Park in Manhattan when they were ambushed by the two men on a moped around 11:50 p.m., according to police sources.
“After a brief exchange and tussle, one of the moped-riding men fired a gun and hit the victim in the face and left forearm. The agent then drew his own pistol and fired multiple shots at the perps, hitting the suspect.
“He was struck and wounded three times by the return gunfire, sources said. The alleged robber is currently in custody after walking into a Bronx hospital. …
“At the time of his arrest for the shooting, he was wanted on kidnapping and weapons charges out of Massachusetts, sources said. He also had at least four arrests in New York City – where he was let go without bail each time, according to the sources.
“Mora was was nabbed twice just days apart August 2024 for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman and threatening to kill another migrant with a machete.
“Then he was arrested for violating an order of protection in November 2024, and had another bench warrant out for his arrest issued in January, sources said.”
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