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New York Post
5 days ago
- New York Post
Illegal migrants plotted brazen ‘robbery spree' before shooting off-duty CBP agent in NYC park: DA
The pair of illegal immigrants arrested in the shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer allegedly plotted a brazen 'robbery spree' over WhatsApp before the shocking attack, prosecutors revealed Wednesday. Alleged shooter Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, 21, was slapped with attempted murder charges in an 11-count indictment leveled in Manhattan Supreme Court, District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced alongside Mayor Eric Adams. His fellow Dominican Republic national Christhian Aybar-Berroa, 22, was indicted on robbery, assault and weapon charges. Bragg commended the 42-year-old CBP officer, who was shot in the face during the botched robbery inside Fort Washington Park on July 19, for brave actions that likely prevented future crimes. Advertisement 'This was a robbery planned on text message, and it was the second,' Bragg said. 'We don't know what would have happened afterwards had he not acted courageously.' 3 Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez and Christhian Aybar-Berroa face new charges in the shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer. Advertisement 3 Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced an 11-count indictment Wednesday against the pair. Stephen Yang The new case — which will run parallel with a separate federal prosecution against the allegedly dastardly duo — fleshed out details about run-up to the fateful confrontation near the red lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge. Mora Nunez and Aybar-Berro — who each racked up lengthy rap sheets since crossing the US-Mexico border in 2023 and 2022, respectively — had hatched plans to commit robberies in the park over the secure calling and messaging app, Bragg said. Both rode a moped into the park shortly before midnight and first robbed a woman of her cellphone, the district attorney said. Advertisement They then spotted the off-duty CBP officer with another person, sitting on a jetty facing the water under the bridge, Bragg said. Mora Nunez and Aybar-Berro didn't appear to know their would-be victim worked for Customs and Border Protection, as he was not in uniform, authorities said. As Aybar-Berro turned his moped around for a quick getaway, Mora Nunez crept along rocks before pulling out his gun and pointing it at the officer's head, prosecutors said. The agent pulled out his own firearm — and Mora Nunez then fired off a shot, Bragg said. Advertisement 3 The botched robbery in Fort Washington Park was captured on surveillance video. Obtained by NY Post The officer — who was shot in the face and hand and wrist — shot back and struck Mora Nunez in the thigh and groin. Mora Nunez was arrested at a Bronx hospital after being unceremoniously dumped outside it by Aybar-Berro, who himself was nabbed the next day, prosecutors said. The CBP officer, who has not been publicly identified, remains in a hospital recovering, officials said. Adams touted collaboration between the NYPD, federal law enforcement and Manhattan prosecutors. 'A small number of people are repeat criminal offenders and carry out dangerous acts, so we want to thank this office for bringing this indictment and bringing these criminals to justice,' he said. 'They are dangerous, they did not care who they were harming on our streets.' Hizzoner then made a hasty exit before he faced any thorny questions on immigration policy or sanctuary cities. Ricky J. Patel, special agent in charge for Homeland Security Investigations, which helped in the probe, said Mora Nunez and Aybar-Berro — who were being held in federal custody — shouldn't have been in the US. Advertisement The pair had both illegally crossed the southern border, but were released ahead of immigration hearings. They also were arrested several times by the NYPD, but let free. 'If they were deported or not allowed to be in this country, this tragedy would never have happened,' Patel said.
New York Post
23-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Illegal migrant accused of shooting off-duty CBP officer in NYC was only vetted over Zoom before being set free under Biden admin: sources
The illegal immigrant accused of shooting an off-duty border officer in a Manhattan park was only vetted using Zoom before being released into the US under the Biden administration, The Post has learned. Dominican Republic national Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, 21, waltzed across the US-Mexico border into Arizona in April 2023 — during the raging migrant crisis that saw federal agents take drastic measures in an attempt to free up resources. That month alone, the US saw a wave of more than 183,000 migrants come across the southern border. 3 Mugshot of Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez. Obtained by NY Post 'The whole system was overwhelmed by what the Biden administration was allowing,' Charles Marino, former senior law enforcement advisor to DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, told The Post. 'The end game was to facilitate the processing of as many illegals into the country as possible,' Marino said. Overwhelmed Border Patrol agents recruited support from their colleagues up north at the US-Canada crossing, who interviewed illegal border crossers over Zoom to speed up their release, federal law enforcement sources said. One Homeland Security source fumed that the virtual questioning 'was a nightmare' and that it simply 'can't' ensure proper vetting. Mora Nunez was nonetheless released into the US due to a lack of detention space at the border — with a notice to later appear in front of an immigration judge, sources said. 3 A video still of the two suspects in the shooting investigation. DHS He was instructed to report to his local Immigration and Customs Enforcement office, too, but doesn't appear to have done so, according to the sources. Border agents also didn't take a DNA sample from Mora Nunez — standard practice to find out if someone has a criminal history in the US — due to a shortage of swabs at the time, sources said. Mora Nunez's name was run through law enforcement databases by the agents, however, and no criminal history turned up at the time. An immigration judge ordered that the Dominican national be deported in 2023, after he failed to show up to court. Still, Mora Nunez stayed in the US, racking up a slew of arrests in New York City and at least one in Massachusetts — but was let go each time, authorities said. Questioning over Zoom is no longer employed now that the influx of migrants has eased under President Trump. 3 A handgun found at the shooting crime scene. Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto/Shutterstock He is now accused of shooting the off-duty 42-year-old officer in the face as he sat with a female companion in Fort Washington Park Saturday night. An alleged accomplice, Christhian Aybar-Berroa, 22, also an illegal migrant from the Dominican Republic, helped with the botched robbery, officials said. Both are expected to face federal charges. The CBP agent, who has not been publicly identified, fired back with his own gun during the confrontation, hitting Mora Nunez three times, authorities said. Keep up with today's most important news Stay up on the very latest with Evening Update. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters The suspects were later seen fleeing on a moped, and Mora Nunez was taken into custody after walking into a Bronx hospital with gunshot wounds. The victim was saved by NYPD cops who were responding to a nearby mugging in the area, where the same suspects are believed to have stolen a woman's cellphone just five minutes before the shootout, said Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny. The federal agent underwent surgery Sunday and was in stable condition, sources said. In the aftermath of the shooting, President Trump unleashed on the problematic catch and release system that allowed Mora Nunez to stay in the country. '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,' Trump wrote in a Truth Social Post Sunday. 'He was apprehended at the Border in April 2023 but, instead of being deported, was RELEASED,' Trump continued. 'The CBP Officer bravely fought off his attacker, despite his wounds, demonstrating enormous Skill and Courage.'
New York Post
21-07-2025
- New York Post
Shocking footage shows illegal migrants suspected of shooting off-duty CBP officer pull up to NYC hospital moments after ambush
Shocking new video shows the scooter-riding illegal migrants busted in the shooting of an off-duty federal agent ride up to a New York City hospital moments later. One of the two suspects – apparently injured alleged shooter Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, 21 – awkwardly crawled from the scooter before his counterpart rode off Saturday night, surveillance footage shows. The illegal migrants suspected of shooting an off-duty federal agent were caught on shocking video pulling up to a hospital just moments after the ambush. DHS Advertisement One of the migrants is seen dumping the other in front of the medical facility before fleeing. DHS 'One of the suspects DUMPS the body of his injured counterpart and flees,' the Homeland Security X account wrote, sharing the 23-second clip. 'These individuals will face the full weight of the U.S. Justice System.' Advertisement Mora Nunez was arrested at the hospital, while his alleged accomplice – Christhian Aybar-Berroa, 22 – was nabbed Monday, officials said. This is a developing story. Please check back for more information.
