News Update · Oct. 9, 2026
A federal immigration officer shot and wounded a man during an arrest attempt in New York City on Thursday, and the Marble Hill ICE shooting has since led to street protests, arrests and strong reaction from local leaders. Officials say the man was in a parked vehicle with his 5-year-old son when the gunfire happened. The boy was not hurt, according to CBS New York.
The Marble Hill ICE shooting happened around 4 p.m. on Oct. 8. Police say one agent fired seven rounds, wounding 28-year-old Oscar Belgal.
His injuries are not life-threatening, and his son was unharmed. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called the arrest effort a targeted operation.
Federal agencies now lead the investigation. Several key questions remain unanswered.
What Happened in the Marble Hill ICE Shooting
The shots were fired at about 4 p.m. near West 225th Street and Marble Hill Avenue. The area is a small Manhattan neighborhood that is physically attached to the Bronx. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said ICE agents were trying to arrest Belgal while he sat in a vehicle, Gothamist reported.
Tisch described city camera footage showing the gray SUV pulling into a space near a fire hydrant. A plainclothes federal officer then walked to the driver’s window with his weapon drawn. A second plainclothes officer stood near the front of the vehicle. The SUV moved forward and left the camera’s view.
The cameras did not record the gunfire itself, Tisch said. Investigators later found at least seven shell casings. ABC7 New York reported that authorities concluded at least one ICE agent fired seven rounds, and that Belgal was hit once. He was treated at a hospital, and officials described his condition as non-life-threatening. His son was found safe and placed in the care of a relative.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | What officials said |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, about 4 p.m. |
| Location | Near West 225th Street and Marble Hill Avenue |
| Man shot | Oscar Belgal, 28, from the Dominican Republic |
| Child | 5-year-old boy, not injured, with a family member |
| Rounds fired | At least seven, by one ICE agent |
| NYPD role | Not involved in the shooting; responded afterward |
| Investigation | Taken over by federal agencies |
| Protest arrests | Reports range from four to five |
Official Accounts of the Operation
The NYPD account
The NYPD says it was not part of the operation. Officers went to the scene after 911 calls about gunfire. Tisch said they found several men in mixed clothing, including construction-style vests and face masks, and at least one man holding a long gun. Belgal was handcuffed and seated on the ground. Police placed him in an NYPD vehicle, gave aid and took him to the hospital, according to the CBS New York report linked above.
The DHS statement
DHS said ICE officers were carrying out a targeted enforcement operation to arrest a man from the Dominican Republic who it says was in the country illegally. In a statement published by PIX11, the agency said the man had associations with the Trinitarios gang and several earlier arrests. It also blamed sanctuary policies for forcing arrests in the community.
The statement said an officer fired a weapon, officers gave aid immediately, and the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations were at the scene. Reporters noted that DHS did not explain what led the officer to fire.
Differences in Reports About Belgal’s Record
Details about Belgal’s background are not identical across accounts. Tisch said he was arrested on a robbery charge in 2023 and later pleaded guilty to fourth-degree larceny. She added that he was arrested in 2025 on a charge of criminal sale of a controlled substance, and that case is still pending. DHS described a prior grand larceny conviction and a longer list of arrests.
On the gang claim, Newsweek noted that no independent evidence of gang involvement had been made public. Until more records are released, those claims remain allegations from the federal government.
Hospital Protests and Arrests
Protesters first gathered near the scene and then moved to NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, where Belgal was being treated. Some blocked and banged on patrol vehicles, and the NYPD set up barriers. ABC7 reported that ICE agents drove Belgal away in unmarked vehicles around 11 p.m. and that four people were arrested at the hospital for obstructing governmental administration. CBS New York cited the NYPD as saying five people were taken into custody during the protests.
Rep. Adriano Espaillat said ICE agents were guarding Belgal outside his hospital room and that he was not allowed to see him. He also said he met the boy and the boy’s mother at the hospital.
Reaction From City and Elected Leaders
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he spent two hours on the phone Thursday night with President Donald Trump and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, seeking Belgal’s release. He said those talks did not succeed. TIME reported that Mamdani said there was no explanation for firing so many rounds into a car carrying a 5-year-old.
Rep. Ritchie Torres called the decision abhorrent and indefensible. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asked for a full and independent investigation and for release of all body camera video. She also urged Target to stop letting ICE use its Bronx parking lots as staging areas. CBS News said it asked Target for comment.
The case adds to a wider national debate. A CBS News analysis counted at least 30 shootings involving DHS officers during the second Trump administration, and some were deadly.
What Is Still Unknown
Several basic questions are open. DHS has not said what prompted the officer to fire. It is not yet clear where Belgal is being held or what charges he may face. The reports reviewed did not say whether body camera video exists or will be released. Because federal agencies took over the investigation, much of the next information will likely come from them.
Frequently Asked Questions
1When did the Marble Hill ICE shooting happen?
It happened on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at about 4 p.m. near West 225th Street and Marble Hill Avenue.
2Who was shot, and how is he doing?
Police identified the man as 28-year-old Oscar Belgal. Officials said his injuries were not life-threatening.
3Was the child hurt?
No. The 5-year-old boy was not injured and is with a family member, according to Tisch.
4What has DHS said about the operation?
DHS called it a targeted enforcement operation and said officers gave aid right away. It also alleged gang ties for the man, a claim Newsweek said lacks public independent evidence.
5Who is investigating the shooting?
Tisch said federal agencies took over the investigation. DHS said the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations were at the scene, and the NYPD says it was not involved in the shooting.
