New Charges Announced in Shooting of Off-Duty US Customs and Border Protection Officer

Strategic Insights -

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the indictment of two suspects involved in the shooting of a US Customs and Border Protection officer in New York City. Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, the suspected gunman, faces additional charges including attempted murder in the first and second degrees, assault, attempted robbery, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon. Christhian Aybar-Berroa, his accomplice, is also facing similar charges.

Key Takeaways:

  • The suspects, Mora and Aybar-Berroa, are accused of shooting an off-duty US Customs and Border Protection officer at Fort Washington Park in New York City on July 19.
  • Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, the suspected gunman, faces one count each of attempted murder in the first and second degrees, as well as other charges.
  • Christhian Aybar-Berroa, his accomplice, is also facing similar charges.
  • The suspects had allegedly stolen a woman's phone earlier that same night and were involved in a "violent robbery spree" planned in advance via text messages.
  • The US Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in the face and forearm and is expected to make a full recovery.
  • The suspects are illegal immigrants and have prior criminal records.
  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that both suspects are linked to ongoing investigations.
  • The suspects have been charged with attempted murder in the first and second degrees, assault, attempted robbery, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon.
  • The US Customs and Border Protection officer is expected to make a full recovery.
  • The suspects are illegal immigrants with prior criminal records.
  • The incident is linked to ongoing investigations by the NYPD.
  • The suspects allegedly stole a woman's phone earlier that same night as part of a "violent robbery spree"
  • The US Customs and Border Protection officer was off-duty when he was shot.

Statistics:

  • 2 suspects, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez and Christhian Aybar-Berroa, have been indicted on additional charges.
  • The suspects allegedly stole a woman's phone earlier that same night.
  • The US Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in the face and forearm.
  • 2 firearms were stolen in an armed robbery in Leominster, Massachusetts, in February.
  • The suspects had allegedly planned a "violent robbery spree" via text messages.
  • The suspects are believed to be the same men caught on video in the armed robbery in Leominster, Massachusetts.

Sources:

  • "New charges announced in shooting of off-duty US Customs and Border Protection officer," Fox News, 07 Aug 2025 (TourismAfrica2006)
  • "Manhattan DA Announces Indictment of Two Suspects in Shooting of Off-Duty CBP Officer," Manhattan District Attorney's Office, 07 Aug 2025 (TourismAfrica2006)
  • "Mayor Adams: 'Thanks to the courageous actions of the wounded officer and our partners across agencies, two violent criminals are now off the streets'," NYC Mayor's Office, 07 Aug 2025 (TourismAfrica2006)