Two suspects indicted for shooting off-duty CBP officer in New York City

Two suspects involved in the shooting of an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer in New York City last month have been formally indicted on additional charges, officials announced Wednesday.

At a press conference, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York City Mayor Eric Adams outlined the new state-level charges filed against Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez and Christhian Aybar-Berroa.

New Charges Announced

Mora, believed to be the gunman, is now charged with one count each of attempted murder in the first and second degrees. Both men face additional charges, including assault, attempted robbery, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon. They are expected to be arraigned later this month.

DA Bragg praised the officer for his bravery and quick response despite being off duty.

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“This officer showed true bravery and quick action, even while off-duty,” Bragg said. “We will not tolerate violence against law enforcement or innocent New Yorkers.”

Bragg described the shooting as part of a “violent robbery spree” planned in advance via text messages, noting that the suspects had allegedly stolen a woman’s phone earlier that same night.

“These individuals posed a serious threat and showed no concern for the safety of others in our city,” said Mayor Adams. “Their capture is a direct result of collaboration between federal authorities, the NYPD, and the District Attorney’s office.”

The Shooting Incident

According to police, the off-duty CBP officer was sitting on the rocks near the Little Red Lighthouse at Fort Washington Park, under the George Washington Bridge, shortly before midnight on July 19, when the suspects approached on a moped.

“One of the men got off the scooter, displayed a firearm, and confronted the officer and his friend who were simply enjoying a summer evening,” Adams said.

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Officials announced that the suspects, who are illegal immigrants, have been indicted for the attempted murder of an off-duty CBP officer in NYC in July.  (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

The officer was shot in the face and forearm, but…