Trump DOJ Unveils Charges For Illegals Accused Of Shooting Border Officer In Moped Ambush

The Trump administration slapped federal charges on two illegal migrants accused of shooting an off-duty border officer in the face in New York City.

Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez with one count of possession of ammunition by an illegal migrant and Christhian Aybar-Berroa with accessory after the fact, according to an announcement from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The two men, both of whom are Dominican nationals living in the U.S. unlawfully, allegedly attacked a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer earlier in July in a robbery gone wrong.

“As alleged, Miguel Mora Nunez and Christhian Aybar-Berroa came to a New York City park and Mora Nunez opened fire — hitting a federal officer in the face,” U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton said in a public statement.

“Gun violence will not go unanswered,” Clayton continued. “Our office will relentlessly pursue anyone who threatens the safety of New Yorkers and the federal officers sworn to protect them.”

Mora Nunez and Aybar-Berro allegedly drove through Washington Park in Manhattan, New York, on a moped on July 19 and ambushed the CBP officer, who was with a friend, according to prosecutors. Mora Nunez attempted to rob the officer, shooting him in the face and right arm, but the officer returned fire, resulting in Mora Nunez being hit twice.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released security camera footage of the incident.

The pair were taken into law enforcement custody on Monday, DHS confirmed