‘Criminal illegal’ migrant shot by ICE has rap sheet of alarming crimes — and is ‘absolutely not’ a New Yorker: neighbors

On Thursday, October 9, 2026, ICE agents shot 28-year-old Oscar Belgal in the Bronx during an attempted arrest. Belgal, a Dominican Republic native who entered the U.S. in 2022, was being sought by federal authorities for alleged links to the Trinitarios gang and a shooting involving a CBP officer. According to authorities, Belgal attempted to flee in his vehicle, striking two agents before being shot in the neck. His 5-year-old son was in the car but was unharmed. The incident has sparked debate between local politicians criticizing ICE tactics and those criticizing New York's sanctuary and bail laws, given Belgal's history of arrests for armed robbery and drug sales.

On Thursday, October 9, 2026, ICE agents shot 28-year-old Oscar Belgal in the Bronx during an attempted arrest. Belgal, a Dominican Republic native who entered the U.S. in 2022, was being sought by federal authorities for alleged links to the Trinitarios gang and a shooting involving a CBP officer. According to authorities, Belgal attempted to flee in his vehicle, striking two agents before being shot in the neck. His 5-year-old son was in the car but was unharmed. The incident has sparked debate between local politicians criticizing ICE tactics and those criticizing New York's sanctuary and bail laws, given Belgal's history of arrests for armed robbery and drug sales.