ICE agents accused of failing to identify themselves before Manhattan shooting

ICE agents accused of failing to identify themselves before Manhattan shooting

On October 14, a federal court filing by Oscar Belgal’s attorneys alleged that ICE agents failed to identify themselves and used excessive force during an October 8 encounter in Marble Hill, Manhattan. The filing says Belgal was shot in the neck while his five-year-old son was unharmed. The shooting was captured on NYPD body-camera footage released by the department and sparked condemnation from city officials; Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for a review of ICE and police actions.

Earlier reports described the incident as a traffic stop in the Bronx that escalated into a gunfire exchange, injuring Belgal and two ICE agents. ICE and DHS defended the use of force, saying the agents acted in self-defense.

Actors

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Governor Kathy Hochul Department of Homeland Security New York Police Department

Locations

Bronx, New York City, New York, United States Marble Hill, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Verdict: Partially confirmed Confidence: 60% Claims: 3
At a glance

The claim that on October 8, 2026, a person and two ICE agents were wounded during a shooting in the Bronx following a confrontation with federal immigration officers is partially confirmed. The claim that on October 10, 2026, federal immigration officers shot Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old accused of gang affiliation and multiple crimes, during an attempted arrest in the Bronx is partially confirmed. The claim that on October 9, 2026, a man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after an ICE officer fired his weapon during a targeted enforcement operation in Marble Hill, New York, is partially confirmed.

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Articles

October 14, 2026
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Immigration agents accused of failing to identify themselves before shooting Manhattan man
Immigration agents accused of failing to identify themselves before shooting Manhattan man

Gothamist • 14 Oct 23:39

A federal court filing by Oscar Belgal's attorneys claims ICE agents did not identify themselves and used excessive force during an October 8 encounter in Marble Hill, contradicting statements from Homeland Security officials.

Credibility 68% Manip. 32% Left
October 12, 2026
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NY mayor calls for ICE to cease operations after shooting incident
NY mayor calls for ICE to cease operations after shooting incident

The Guardian • 12 Oct 15:03

Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged the removal of ICE from New York City following a shooting that wounded a man and left his child unharmed, and said he discussed the matter with President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

Credibility 78% Manip. 10% Center
October 11, 2026
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Mayor Mamdani criticizes ICE agents after shooting of driver and child in Manhattan
Mayor Mamdani criticizes ICE agents after shooting of driver and child in Manhattan

New York Daily News • 11 Oct 22:17

Mayor Eric Adams (Mamdani) condemned ICE agents who shot driver Oscar Belgal and his 5-year-old son, calling the incident akin to a mass-shooter scenario and urging federal officials to review the footage.

Credibility 66% Manip. 46% Left
Mayor Mamdani calls ICE agent's Bronx shooting tactics reckless
Mayor Mamdani calls ICE agent's Bronx shooting tactics reckless

Gothamist • 11 Oct 17:49

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the plain-clothes ICE agent who shot a Dominican immigrant in the Bronx appeared like a mass shooter and pledged a review of ICE and NYPD actions.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Center
NYC mayor announces city investigation of ICE shooting incident
NYC mayor announces city investigation of ICE shooting incident

New York Post • 11 Oct 17:14

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city will investigate an ICE agent's shooting of a suspect in the Bronx and the NYPD's response.

Credibility 32% Manip. 48% Left
Congressional candidate calls for release of immigrant shot by ICE in Bronx
Congressional candidate calls for release of immigrant shot by ICE in Bronx

New York Post • 11 Oct 15:59

Democratic socialist candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier urged the release of Oscar Belgal, an illegal immigrant wounded during an ICE operation, despite his criminal record, and criticized ICE and the police commissioner.

Credibility 42% Manip. 58% Right
October 10, 2026
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ICE agents shoot alleged gang member Oscar Belgal in Bronx after attempted arrest
ICE agents shoot alleged gang member Oscar Belgal in Bronx after attempted arrest

New York Post • 10 Oct 22:32

Federal immigration officers shot Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old man accused of gang affiliation and multiple crimes, during an attempted arrest in the Bronx. He survived the shooting and was transferred to detention facilities.

Credibility 34% Manip. 58% Right
Attorneys Seek Release for Man Shot by ICE in Manhattan
Attorneys Seek Release for Man Shot by ICE in Manhattan

Gothamist • 10 Oct 14:57

Lawyers for Oscar Belgal, who was wounded by ICE agents during a 2024 arrest in Marble Hill, have filed a habeas petition demanding his release, while city officials promise investigations into the incident.

Credibility 72% Manip. 48% Left
October 09, 2026
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Trump and New York Mayor Discuss Release of Bronx Shooting Victim
Trump and New York Mayor Discuss Release of Bronx Shooting Victim

CNN • 09 Oct 22:38

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a lengthy call on Thursday to negotiate the custody of Oscar Belgal, an undocumented immigrant wounded in an ICE operation, but the talks ended without agreement.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center
ICE Agent Shoots Man in Neck During Traffic Stop in Marble Hill, NYPD Releases Body-Cam Footage
ICE Agent Shoots Man in Neck During Traffic Stop in Marble Hill, NYPD Releases Body-Cam Footage

CBS News • 09 Oct 19:13

An ICE officer shot Oscar Bergal in the neck after a vehicle pursuit in Marble Hill, New York; the NYPD posted body-camera video of the aftermath while DHS defended the use of force.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center
DHS defends ICE agents who shot man in New York car while child was present
DHS defends ICE agents who shot man in New York car while child was present

BBC • 09 Oct 17:20

Homeland Security officials said ICE agents fired after the driver resisted, while New York officials called the incident serious and demanded answers.

Credibility 73% Manip. 10% Center
ICE officer shoots man in Manhattan during enforcement operation
ICE officer shoots man in Manhattan during enforcement operation

NBC News • 09 Oct 16:07

An ICE officer fired seven rounds at a driver in Marble Hill, injuring him in the neck; the incident sparked protests and criticism from the city mayor.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center
Shooting Incident Involving ICE Agent Sparks Outrage in New York City
Shooting Incident Involving ICE Agent Sparks Outrage in New York City

BBC • 09 Oct 12:18

A shooting involving an ICE agent in the Bronx has prompted strong reactions from local officials, including calls for accountability and a review of immigration enforcement practices.

Credibility 78% Manip. 18% Center
ICE agents wound suspect during Manhattan traffic stop
ICE agents wound suspect during Manhattan traffic stop

NBC 4 New York • 09 Oct 03:33

ICE officers shot an undocumented man with a criminal record on Marble Hill Avenue in Upper Manhattan, wounding him in the neck while a child was in the back seat; the suspect is hospitalized and the incident is under investigation.

Credibility 72% Manip. 28% Center
ICE agent shoots man during custody attempt in Manhattan's Marble Hill
ICE agent shoots man during custody attempt in Manhattan's Marble Hill

CBS News • 09 Oct 01:42

A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after an ICE officer fired his weapon during a targeted enforcement operation in Marble Hill, New York, on Thursday.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
October 08, 2026
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Man shot during ICE operation in Manhattan’s Marble Hill neighborhood
Man shot during ICE operation in Manhattan’s Marble Hill neighborhood

ABC7 Eyewitness News • 08 Oct 23:15

A man was wounded by an ICE agent’s gunfire during a federal enforcement action in Marble Hill, Manhattan, while a child in the vehicle was unharmed.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Center
Person Injured and Two ICE Agents Shot in Bronx Encounter
Person Injured and Two ICE Agents Shot in Bronx Encounter

CNN • 08 Oct 21:36

A person and two ICE agents were wounded during a shooting in the Bronx after federal immigration officers confronted a target, officials said.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center