A suspect remains at large in New Jersey after allegedly striking a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent with a vehicle during an apprehension attempt on Monday, June 15, 2026. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Route 72 in Manahawkin, within Stafford Township. According to a statement from the Stafford Township Police Department, ICE agents were attempting to detain the individual when the suspect fled in a vehicle, colliding with an agent in the process. The agent reportedly discharged their firearm at the vehicle, striking it, before the suspect escaped the scene. The condition of the ICE agent is currently unknown, as is the status of the suspect, who has not been located as of the report. Authorities have stated there is no immediate reason to believe there is a concern for the general public's safety. Stafford Township Police clarified that they were not assisting in the ICE operation, adhering to the Attorney General’s Immigrant Trust Directive, which prohibits local and state law enforcement in New Jersey from aiding federal immigration enforcement. The department’s role is limited to managing traffic and securing the crime scene while the ongoing investigation is conducted by federal authorities. The incident takes place amid heightened tensions surrounding the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, located approximately 85 miles away. Anti-ICE protesters have gathered at the facility, where detainees are engaged in a hunger strike to protest conditions. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill recently criticized the facility's operations, and the state attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking immediate health inspections. Individuals with information regarding the suspect's whereabouts are encouraged to contact local law enforcement or the appropriate tip lines.