NYPD and Queens DA Probe Alleged Gun Smuggling in Migrant Shelters

Investigation follows arrest of Venezuelan migrant accused of shooting two officers; claims of gang involvement emerge.

Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, 19, was arrested for allegedly shooting two NYPD officers in Queens.
Castro Mata claimed guns were being smuggled into shelters using food delivery bags.
The suspect is linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, which has been implicated in other crimes.
Security measures have been increased at the suspect's former shelter.
Researchers note that immigrants generally do not commit crimes at higher rates than the general public.