ICE Agent Shoots Dominican Man in Neck in Manhattan Car With Child Inside
An ICE agent shot 28-year-old Dominican immigrant Oscar Belgal in the neck in Manhattan's Marble Hill neighborhood on Thursday evening while his five-year-old son sat in the back seat. Belgal survived and was hospitalized, then transferred to a Brooklyn detention facility; a federal judge temporarily blocked his deportation. DHS chief Markwayne Mullin defended the agents, saying they did not know a child was present and that Belgal had resisted arrest and struck two ICE vehicles. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the shooting unconscionable and demanded ICE be abolished, while protests erupted near the scene and hospital.
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After ICE Shooting of Migrant in New York, Mayor Mamdani Calls to Abolish ICE
ICE agents shot Dominican immigrant Oscar Belgal in the neck in Manhattan's Marble Hill on Thursday evening while his five-year-old son sat in the back seat; Belgal survived and was hospitalized. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sharply criticized the shooting, saying ICE undermines public safety and must be abolished, and asked President Trump by phone to release Belgal, without success. Belgal was later moved to a Brooklyn detention facility, though a federal judge temporarily blocked his deportation. Homeland Security called Belgal an 'illegal immigrant' with alleged Trinitarios gang ties and defended the agents, saying they did not know a child was present. Protests erupted near the scene and a hospital, with police using force against demonstrators. ICE has shot nine people and injured 14 since 2025, according to CBS.
Read sourceAfter ICE Shooting of Migrant in New York, Mayor Mamdani Calls to Abolish Agency
ICE agents shot Dominican immigrant Oscar Belgal in the neck in Manhattan's Marble Hill on Thursday evening while his five-year-old son sat in the back seat; Belgal survived and was hospitalized, then transferred to a Brooklyn detention facility. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sharply criticized ICE at the scene, saying the agency "undermines public safety" and "must be abolished," and said a phone call asking President Trump to release Belgal was unsuccessful. A federal judge temporarily blocked Belgal's deportation. Homeland Security called Belgal an "illegal immigrant" with alleged Trinitarios gang ties, while DHS chief Markwayne Mullin defended the agents, claiming they did not know a child was in the car. Protests erupted near the scene and the hospital, with police using force against demonstrators. ICE has shot nine people and injured 14 since 2025, according to CBS.
Read sourceMullin attacks NYC sanctuary policies, Mayor Mamdani after ICE shooting in Manhattan
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin publicly criticized New York City's sanctuary city policies and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, one day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot a man in Manhattan. Mullin's remarks, posted on social media, frame the shooting as a consequence of the city's policies, which he referred to as 'so-called sanctuary city policies.' The incident highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local governance in New York, with the mayor's office likely to face renewed scrutiny over its stance on cooperating with federal authorities.
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US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in car with child
US immigration officials have defended the actions of ICE agents who shot and wounded Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old man from the Dominican Republic, while his five-year-old son was in the back seat of the car in New York on Thursday. Markwayne Mullin, head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said officers fired after Belgal resisted arrest, accelerated his vehicle, and struck two ICE vehicles, claiming agents were unaware of the child. Belgal survived with a superficial neck wound and is held at a detention facility. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the shooting 'unconscionable,' stating agents wore construction vests and masks, making identification impossible. NYPD body camera footage shows officers aiding Belgal post-shooting. DHS alleges Belgal has a criminal record including grand larceny, assault, and drug charges, and possible ties to the Trinitarios gang. Governor Kathy Hochul also criticized the incident, demanding answers. Mullin refused to pause ICE enforcement in New York.
Read sourceDHS Secretary Blames NYC Mayor for ICE Shooting of Unarmed Man With Child
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin blamed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's criticism of ICE for the agency's Thursday shooting of an unarmed man, rather than the agent's actions. Mullin cited Mamdani's statement that ICE 'has killed more of our neighbors than they claim to have saved' as 'dangerous' and inciting hostility, while noting ICE detains 258 individuals wanted for murder in New York. The incident involved ICE agents shooting 28-year-old Dominican man Oscar Belgal in the neck as he drove with a 5-year-old child in the backseat in Marble Hill, New York City. ICE claims Belgal 'weaponized' his car after being boxed in, but Mayor Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated plainclothed officers with concealed faces and drawn guns rushed Belgal, making identification impossible. Mamdani unsuccessfully negotiated for Belgal's release. Critics, including Melanie D'Arrigo, condemned Mullin's deflection, calling ICE agents 'masked, armed thugs violating Constitutional rights.' The article notes at least 40 people have been shot by ICE since Trump's second term began, with 11 fatalities.
Read sourceDHS Secretary Blames Mamdani for ICE Shooting of Unarmed Man
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin blamed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rhetoric for Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Thursday shooting of an unarmed man, rather than the agent's actions. Mullin cited Mamdani's statement that ICE 'has killed more of our neighbors than they claim to have saved' as dangerous and inciting hostility. On Thursday, ICE shot and wounded 28-year-old Dominican man Oscar Belgal in the neck while he was driving with a 5-year-old child in the backseat in New York City's Marble Hill, discharging seven rounds. ICE claims Belgal 'weaponized' his car against them. According to Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Belgal was rushed by plainclothed ICE officers with guns already drawn. Critics condemned Mullin's comments, noting at least 40 people have been shot by ICE since the start of Trump's second term, with 11 fatalities.
Read sourceDHS Secretary Blames Mamdani for ICE Shooting of Unarmed Man
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin blamed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rhetoric for Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Thursday shooting of an unarmed man, rather than the agent's actions. Mullin cited Mamdani's statement that ICE "has killed more of our neighbors than they claim to have saved" as dangerous and inciting hostility. On Thursday, ICE shot and wounded 28-year-old Dominican man Oscar Belgal in the neck while he was driving with a 5-year-old child in the backseat in New York City's Marble Hill, discharging seven rounds. ICE claims Belgal "weaponized" his car against them. According to Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Belgal was rushed by plainclothed ICE officers with guns already drawn. Critics, including Melanie D'Arrigo, condemned Mullin's comments. At least 40 people have been shot by ICE since the start of Trump's second term, with 11 fatalities.
Read sourceDHS chief defends New York ICE shooting, calling victim one of 'the worst of the worst'
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot a man in New York City, identified as Oscar Belgal, in the Marble Hill neighborhood of the Bronx. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) chief defended the shooting, describing the victim as one of 'the worst of the worst.' Reports indicate the ICE agent fired seven rounds at Belgal. The New York Daily News reported that the agents involved were 'not aware' a five-year-old child was in the car at the time of the shooting. The incident has sparked criticism of sanctuary city policies, with Senator Markwayne Mullin criticizing such policies in the aftermath. Multiple news outlets, including Politico, BBC, ABC7 Eyewitness News, and The New York Times, are covering the story.
Read sourceICE Agent Who Shot Man With Child in Car Has History of Violent Arrests
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent opened fire into a vehicle containing a five-year-old child in New York City's Marble Hill neighborhood on Thursday, shooting 28-year-old Bronx resident Oscar Belgal in the neck. Belgal was hospitalized and the child was unharmed. Wired identified the officer as Brendan Cuni, who was disguised in a construction vest and carrying an AR-15-style rifle. Cuni has been named in multiple lawsuits alleging violent arrests, including a Bronx case where a man claimed Cuni Tasered him six times while handcuffed. Protesters gathered outside the hospital, and Representative Adriano Espaillat said he was blocked from visiting Belgal. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said ICE took Belgal into custody and efforts to secure his release were unsuccessful. DHS claimed Belgal had a criminal conviction and gang ties.
ICE Agent Who Shot Man With Child in Car Has History of Violent Arrests
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent opened fire into a vehicle containing a five-year-old child in Marble Hill, New York City, on Thursday. Oscar Belgal, 28, was shot in the neck and hospitalized; the child was unharmed. Wired identified the officer as Brendan Cuni, who was disguised as a construction worker and carrying an AR-15-style rifle. Cuni has been named in multiple lawsuits alleging violent arrests, including a Bronx man who claimed Cuni tripped him and used a Taser six times while handcuffed. Protesters gathered outside the hospital. Rep. Adriano Espaillat said he was blocked from visiting Belgal, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said ICE took Belgal into custody and efforts to secure his release were unsuccessful. DHS claimed Belgal had a criminal conviction and gang ties.
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