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NYPD Releases Bodycam Footage After ICE Agents Shoot Migrant
ICE agents shot 28-year-old migrant in NYC after he used car as battering ram with 5-year-old son.
In brief
ICE agents shot 28-year-old migrant in NYC after he used car as battering ram with 5-year-old son. NYPD released bodycam footage showing ICE agents shooting Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old Dominican man, in NYC after he allegedly weaponized his vehicle with his son. Originally reported by Dailymail.
NYPD releases bodycam footage
Police released dramatic bodycam footage showing 28-year-old Dominican man Oscar Belgal being shot by ICE officer in New York City.
Belgal arrested after shooting
Oscar Belgal was detained at about 4pm after being struck by a bullet in the Marble Hill neighborhood of the Bronx.
Belgal slumped on ground
The footage shows Belgal slumped on the ground in the aftermath, appearing dazed and confused.
Crowd witnesses shooting
NYPD officers can be seen lifting Belgal into a police cruiser while surrounded by a crowd of angry people.
Mayor condemns shooting
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the shooting an 'outrage' and said it made the city less safe.
ICE official defends action
Top ICE official Marcos Charles defended the operation by saying Belgal 'weaponized his vehicle' before opening fire.
Belgal's background
Belgal had a grand larceny conviction with five years' probation in April 2025 and multiple prior arrests for assault, robbery, and weapons.
Belgal's son unharmed
Belgal's five-year-old son was unharmed in the shooting and is currently in the care of relatives.
US Secretary of Homeland Security
US Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said Belgal was a threat to the community and had fled law enforcement in September.
Mullin on child in car
Mullin added that ICE agents were not aware there was a child in Belgal's car when they opened fire.
Mullin on Belgal's choice
Mullin said Belgal knew he had a child in the car and chose to accelerate the car at high speed to ram vehicles.
Belgal's immigration status
Belgal was arrested by NYPD on December 7, 2023, but released into the community by 'reckless Democrat sanctuary policies'.
Governor urges bodycam footage
New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged the Trump administration to release bodycam footage of the shooting to establish the facts.
Public outcry
New Yorkers are outraged and immigrant communities are terrified after the shooting incident.
Belgal's injuries
Belgal survived a bullet wound to the neck and was treated in hospital before being taken to an ICE facility in another state.
ICE bodycam not released
Bodycam footage of the incident from ICE agents has not been made public.
Here's the gist
NYPD released bodycam footage showing ICE agents shooting Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old Dominican man, in NYC after he allegedly weaponized his vehicle with his son.
