From Billboard · Ashley Iasimone · · 1m 30s
Harry Styles Dedicates Moment to Oscar Belgal After ICE Shooting
Harry Styles urges NYC crowd to protect immigrant communities after ICE shooting.
In brief
Harry Styles urges NYC crowd to protect immigrant communities after ICE shooting. Harry Styles dedicated a concert moment to Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old man shot by ICE in NYC while his 5-year-old son was in the car. Originally reported by Billboard.
Harry Styles addresses crowd
Harry Styles urged a sold-out Madison Square Garden crowd to take a moment for Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old man shot by ICE in his Bronx car with his 5-year-old son.
“i just want us to take a moment to think about oscar belgal tonight”
Oscar Belgal's situation
Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old man from the Dominican Republic, was shot in the neck by ICE officers while his 5-year-old son was in the backseat.
“federal officials described belgal as an illegal alien gang member who refused to get out of his car”
ICE shooting details
ICE officers fired seven shots at Belgal's vehicle in the Marble Hill neighborhood on Thursday, according to NYPD commissioner Jessica S. Tisch.
“at least one ice officer fired seven shots”
Belgal's legal history
Belgal has two prior arrests: one for robbery in 2023 with five years probation and one for criminal sale of a controlled substance in 2025.
“one for robbery in 2023 in which he pleaded guilty to fourth degree grand larceny and received five years probation”
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's response
Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the shooting an outrage, stating ICE agents wore masks and construction vests to conceal their identities.
“there is no explanation for federal officers firing this many rounds into a car that has a 5 year old in the car”
Public impact
Mamdani warned that 3 million immigrants in NYC are questioning their safety and belonging after the shooting.
“the 3 million immigrants of this city asking if they are safe here if they belong here”
Styles' concert residency
Harry Styles' 30-night Madison Square Garden residency continues through October 31 with night 22 on October 14.
“styles historic concert residency at madison square garden where he performs wednesdays fridays and saturdays through october 31”
In short
Harry Styles dedicated a concert moment to Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old man shot by ICE in NYC while his 5-year-old son was in the car.
