Mamdani says he tried to negotiate release of wounded ‘criminal migrant’ shot by federal agent as he slams ICE as ‘rotten to the core’

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, an ICE agent shot 28-year-old Oscar Belgal during an attempted arrest in the Marble Hill section of New York City. At least seven shots were fired while Belgal’s five-year-old son was in the vehicle. Belgal was hospitalized in stable condition and subsequently transferred into federal custody. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other prominent New York Democrats condemned the agency's actions, calling for its abolition. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the agency, stating the suspect drove toward officers and that agents were unaware of the child's presence. The shooting sparked protests at the scene and the hospital where Belgal was initially treated.

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, an ICE agent shot 28-year-old Oscar Belgal during an attempted arrest in the Marble Hill section of New York City. At least seven shots were fired while Belgal’s five-year-old son was in the vehicle. Belgal was hospitalized in stable condition and subsequently transferred into federal custody. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other prominent New York Democrats condemned the agency's actions, calling for its abolition. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the agency, stating the suspect drove toward officers and that agents were unaware of the child's presence. The shooting sparked protests at the scene and the hospital where Belgal was initially treated.