Acting NJ attorney general says firearm discharged in ICE incident in Morris County; no injuries reported

ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A firearm was discharged during an incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Roxbury Township on Tuesday, and authorities are investigating, Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. No injuries were reported.

In a statement released Tuesday, Davenport said her office is actively investigating the incident involving ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations.

“We are actively investigating an incident involving ICE ERO (Enforcement and Removal Operations) in which a firearm was discharged in Roxbury Township earlier today. There are no known injuries. Local law enforcement secured the scene with the cooperation of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is conducting an independent investigation.

“We have also been in communication with federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners.

“We ask anyone who has video footage or relevant information concerning this incident to contact OPIA at 1-844-OPIA-TIP (1-844-674-2847).

“We recognize that matters of this nature raise concerns within our communities. Public safety remains our top priority. As Acting Attorney General for the State of New Jersey, it is my duty to protect the safety of residents of this state and uphold the Constitution. I will do everything in my power to fulfill this responsibility.”