Mamdani demands Trump release illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent as protests erupt in the Bronx

On October 8, 2026, an ICE agent shot and wounded a 28-year-old man, identified as Oscar Belgal, during an attempted arrest in the Marble Hill section of the Bronx. The incident, which occurred while a 5-year-old boy was in the vehicle, sparked significant protests outside the hospital where the man was treated. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the shooting and called for a halt to ICE operations in the city, while the Department of Homeland Security defended the action, citing the suspect's criminal history and gang ties while blaming local sanctuary policies for his presence on the streets.

On October 8, 2026, an ICE agent shot and wounded a 28-year-old man, identified as Oscar Belgal, during an attempted arrest in the Marble Hill section of the Bronx. The incident, which occurred while a 5-year-old boy was in the vehicle, sparked significant protests outside the hospital where the man was treated. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the shooting and called for a halt to ICE operations in the city, while the Department of Homeland Security defended the action, citing the suspect's criminal history and gang ties while blaming local sanctuary policies for his presence on the streets.