Oscar Belgal

Oscar Belgal is the individual who was shot and wounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in New York City. The incident occurred while agents were attempting to arrest him, and his five-year-old son was in the back seat of the car. Officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees ICE, have defended the officers' actions, stating they believed they were in danger. The shooting has drawn criticism, including from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and has sparked protests. Federal officials have used the event to criticize sanctuary city policies that may limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Belgal's background includes a criminal history, which ICE cited as a reason for the attempted arrest.