URGENT UPDATE: Two NYPD officers were injured during a confrontation with federal immigration agents in Washington Heights on Wednesday morning. The chaos unfolded as residents reported four armed men forcibly removing individuals from vehicles, prompting a swift police response.
Authorities confirm that the incident began when federal agents executed multiple arrests in the area. NYPD officers, responding to 911 calls, spotted a group chasing a suspect near 164th St. and Broadway. In a dramatic turn, they intervened only to discover that the pursuers were federal immigration agents, identified as ICE officers, although their agency vests were concealed under sweatshirts.
The extent of the injuries sustained by the NYPD officers remains unclear, but they were treated at the scene by emergency medical services. Eyewitness accounts describe a tense atmosphere as federal agents moved through the neighborhood. A spokesperson for ICE has not yet commented on the incident.
In a related event, City Councilmember Shaun Abreu shared a video on social media depicting another immigration enforcement action occurring simultaneously at 157th St. and Broadway. The footage shows agents detaining a man from a car, raising alarms among local residents. Witness Peter Green, who recorded the video, stated that NYPD officers arrived at least one to two minutes after the federal agents had already left with the detained individual.
Abreu condemned the actions of ICE, labeling the situation as “deeply disturbing.” He expressed his outrage, stating,
“I condemn this despicable pattern of intimidation. ICE and other federal agencies that are carrying out Trump’s agenda of detaining people without due process have no place in our city.”
This incident is part of a broader pattern of immigration enforcement actions that have sparked heated discussions about federal authority and community safety. As the situation develops, residents and officials are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: As investigations continue, further updates from both NYPD and ICE are anticipated. Community leaders are calling for dialogue on the implications of such enforcement actions in urban neighborhoods. Stay tuned for evolving details as this story unfolds.
