Lawyers for man shot by ICE in New York City claim agent did not identify himself

Lawyers for Oscar Belgal, a man wounded by an immigration officer while driving with his young son in New York City, stated in a court filing on October 14, 2026, that the agent who shot him did not identify himself before approaching the vehicle. According to the lawyers, the agent smashed one of the car's windows and then fired several shots into the vehicle. This account differs significantly from the version provided by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials, who reported that officers opened fire only after Belgal allegedly smashed his car into two government vehicles and accelerated toward other officers.