ICE agents shoot man in New York City during attempted arrest

An investigation is underway following a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in New York City on October 8, 2026. Federal authorities report that 28-year-old Oscar Belgal, who is in the U.S. illegally, allegedly attempted to ram officers with his vehicle when they attempted to detain him. ICE agents then fired at his car, which contained a young child in the back seat. Bodycam footage released shows New York City police arriving at the scene, where plainclothes ICE officers were present. Belgal was shot in the neck but is currently in custody and receiving medical attention. The child, who is five years old, was unharmed and is now with family members. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani described the incident as an outrage, expressing concern for the safety of residents. Protests occurred at the scene, leading to clashes with police. ICE agents stated they believed their lives were in danger during the incident. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin commented on Belgal's criminal history and criticized New York officials for creating an environment that he claims allows criminal activity to thrive. Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed concerns about the actions of federal immigration agents, stating that New Yorkers have witnessed too many acts of violence by untrained agents. Reports indicate that federal immigration agents have shot at least two dozen people since the start of the Trump administration's immigration policies in January 2025.