A pair of migrants have been hit with state charges connected to the shooting of a border patrol agent in Upper Manhattan in July.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says the alleged shooter Miguel Mora faces first degree attempted murder and other charges. Christian Aybar has been indicted on robbery and other charges.
"We allege that the shooting of this off duty officer was part of a violent robbery spree that the defendants planned via text messages in advance."
After allegedly committing one robbery, Bragg says the two migrants attempted to rob an off duty border agent in a park. Gunfire was exchanged between the agent and Mora. Both were shot and injured. Authorities say the suspects entered the country illegally.