ICE Agent Shoots Man with Child in Car in Marble Hill, Body Cam Footage Released
Body camera video shows ICE agent shooting man with child in car. Protests erupt as DHS defends action.
POLICY WIRE — New York City, United States — A shocking incident involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shooting a man in New York City’s Marble Hill has sparked widespread outrage, with body camera footage from local police released to the public.
Oscar Belgal, 28, was shot once in the neck by an ICE agent on Thursday afternoon while a 5-year-old child sat in the back seat of his vehicle. Authorities confirmed the child was unharmed during the incident. The NYPD released body camera footage showing officers arriving at the scene after the shooting, though they were not involved in the event itself.
The video captures two officers approaching the area, with bystanders nearby discussing the involvement of ICE agents. Belgal is seen sitting on the ground, while a man in a reflective vest with a long gun stands nearby. Officers can be heard calling for an ambulance before deciding to transport Belgal to a hospital, where he was taken to the emergency room. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams criticized the actions, stating that no justification exists for such an encounter.
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DHS defended the shooting at a news conference, claiming Belgal had refused lawful orders from federal officers. Marcos Charles of ICE stated that agents had attempted to detain Belgal in September but were unsuccessful. On Thursday, he allegedly accelerated his vehicle, damaging two ICE cars and moving toward officers, prompting the use of force. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani claimed he had tried to negotiate with President Trump and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin for Belgal’s release, but the request was denied.
Belgal, who was in the U.S. illegally, had prior criminal records, including charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession. Court documents show he was arrested in August 2025 for selling cocaine and fentanyl, and was reportedly on supervised release. His shooting led to immediate protests and condemnation from city officials, with Mamdani calling for the abolition of ICE. Five people were detained during Thursday night’s demonstrations, and another protest is planned for Friday evening in Lower Manhattan.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
