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Honduran Suspect Held on Weapon Charge | Wilmington News
A Honduran man accused of ambushing a Virginia police officer and attempting to disarm him has been targeted by federal immigration authorities. ICE has issued a detainer demanding custody before his release, citing public safety concerns and his illegal entry into the U.S. in 2022. The incident, captured on bodycam, involved a knife confrontation that escalated when the suspect allegedly stabbed himself and then lunged for the officer’s weapon — prompting a shot to the shoulder and a Taser deployment. Local officials now face pressure to comply with federal requests, exposing the ongoing…
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