ICE officer shoots person inside vehicle during operation in New York
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer wounded a driver in a vehicle during an attempted arrest in the Bronx borough of New York.
In the Bronx borough of New York City, a 28-year-old driver was shot and hospitalized during an operation conducted by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Shooting Incident in the Bronx
In the Bronx borough of New York City, shots were fired during an attempted arrest carried out by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Twenty-eight-year-old Oscar Belgal, who was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident, was wounded by the gunfire and taken to the hospital.
Statements from Authorities
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the officer discharged his firearm while attempting to apprehend an individual with a criminal record.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the officer for firing multiple rounds while there was a child inside the vehicle.
Political Reactions and Demands
Governor Kathy Hochul spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump to convey her dismay over the incident and requested the release of body camera footage.
Mayor Mamdani called on President Trump to put an end to ICE operations in the city.