ICE shooting of man in New York with child in his car sparks outrage
An investigation is underway after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in New York City Thursday. Federal authorities say 28-year-old Oscar Belgal attempted to ram officers with his vehicle when they tried to detain him. ICE agents then fired at his car, where a young child was in the back seat. William Brangham reports.
A man was shot in the neck by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in New York City on Thursday. According to federal authorities, 28-year-old Oscar Belgal attempted to ram officers with his vehicle when they tried to detain him. At the time of the shooting, a young child was in the back seat of the car.
The incident sparked outrage in the local community, with residents expressing fear and fury. One witness, Orlando Perez, said he was scared for his own life when he saw the agents arresting Belgal. Perez described the agents as not wearing uniforms or identification badges, but footage of the aftermath shows a man in a high-visibility vest, possibly with a badge, carrying an assault-style rifle.
The US Homeland Security Secretary, Markwayne Mullin, held a press conference in Washington DC on Friday to address the incident. The details of the incident are still under investigation.
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