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DHS/ICE Homeland Security Investigations and the New York State Police are conducting an investigation into the two attempted firearm purchases and the subject’s stated intent.
DHS’s official press release (DHS.gov) states the department "announced an investigation into a female U.S. citizen who attempted to purchase a firearm on two separate occasions" and quotes the purchaser saying she wanted to “buy a gun to protect herself from ICE Agents, and also to kill ICE Agents.” The release names ICE Homeland Security Investigations and the New York State Police as investigating agencies and includes DHS leadership statements. Verdict: True — the DHS press release confirms the announcement and the quoted statement and identifies the investigation into two purchase attempts.