ICE Agent Shoots Man During Arrest Attempt in New York Neighborhood

On October 8, 2026, a 28-year-old man, identified as Oscar Belgal, was shot in the neck by an ICE agent during a targeted enforcement operation in the Marble Hill neighborhood of New York City. The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. while the man's 5-year-old son was inside the vehicle. According to the NYPD, at least seven rounds were fired by federal agents. DHS officials stated the man was an undocumented immigrant from the Dominican Republic with alleged gang associations and prior arrests. Local officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul, have criticized the agency's tactics and called for transparency, while the FBI and HSI have taken over the investigation.

On October 8, 2026, a 28-year-old man, identified as Oscar Belgal, was shot in the neck by an ICE agent during a targeted enforcement operation in the Marble Hill neighborhood of New York City. The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. while the man's 5-year-old son was inside the vehicle. According to the NYPD, at least seven rounds were fired by federal agents. DHS officials stated the man was an undocumented immigrant from the Dominican Republic with alleged gang associations and prior arrests. Local officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul, have criticized the agency's tactics and called for transparency, while the FBI and HSI have taken over the investigation.