US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child

DHS and ICE officials have defended an enforcement operation in Marble Hill, New York, where agents shot and wounded 28-year-old Oscar Belgal. The shooting occurred while Belgal's 5-year-old son was in the vehicle. Officials claim Belgal used his car as a weapon against agents while attempting to flee, while New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other local officials have condemned the use of force in a residential area. Belgal was hospitalized in stable condition and subsequently moved to a federal detention facility. The incident has triggered significant protests and calls for independent investigations.

DHS and ICE officials have defended an enforcement operation in Marble Hill, New York, where agents shot and wounded 28-year-old Oscar Belgal. The shooting occurred while Belgal's 5-year-old son was in the vehicle. Officials claim Belgal used his car as a weapon against agents while attempting to flee, while New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other local officials have condemned the use of force in a residential area. Belgal was hospitalized in stable condition and subsequently moved to a federal detention facility. The incident has triggered significant protests and calls for independent investigations.