BREAKING: Two NYPD officers were injured during a chaotic immigration enforcement operation in Washington Heights on Wednesday morning. The incident unfolded when federal immigration agents made multiple arrests, leading to a scuffle that left the officers with minor injuries.
As residents reported armed men pulling individuals from vehicles, the NYPD quickly mobilized to respond. Officers began patrolling the area and spotted a group pursuing a suspect near 164th St. and Broadway. Upon intervening, they realized the pursuers were actually ICE agents, who were partially obscured in clothing that concealed their identification.
Authorities confirmed that the officers received on-site treatment from EMS, but details regarding the extent of their injuries remain unclear. A spokesperson for ICE has not yet responded to inquiries about the incident.
Local leaders voiced their concerns over the aggressive tactics employed by ICE. City Councilmember Shaun Abreu, who represents the area, shared a video on social media showing a separate enforcement action at 157th and Broadway. This footage depicted agents forcibly removing a man from a car, prompting Abreu to label the situation as “deeply disturbing.”
“I condemn this despicable pattern of intimidation,” Abreu stated. He criticized ICE’s operations as part of a broader agenda that undermines due process in the city.
As the situation develops, residents are left grappling with the implications of federal immigration actions occurring in their neighborhoods. The NYPD is expected to release more information regarding the officers’ conditions and the ongoing investigations into the enforcement actions.
Stay tuned for updates as authorities continue to respond to this unfolding situation.
