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Man Shot by ICE in New York Still Has Bullet in Neck
Man shot by ICE in New York still has bullet lodged in neck, lawyers say.
In brief
Man shot by ICE in New York still has bullet lodged in neck, lawyers say. Oscar Belgal, 28, remains in federal custody after being shot by an ICE agent in New York City with a bullet still lodged in his neck. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Oscar Belgal shot by ICE agent
Oscar Belgal, 28, was shot in the neck on Thursday while in his car with his 5-year-old child.
Belgal remains in federal custody
Belgal's attorneys say he is 'living through an unimaginable nightmare' and remains in federal custody.
ICE official claims Belgal refused orders
ICE official Marcos Charles said Belgal refused lawful orders to exit his vehicle and accelerated his vehicle, smashing into two ICE vehicles.
Belgal's condition after shooting
Belgal has a bullet lodged in his neck, numb left face, and can barely hear out of his left ear.
Doctors recommend urgent surgery
Doctors told Belgal he urgently needs surgery but the procedure was too dangerous without a specialized surgeon present.
Lawyers report deplorable detention conditions
Belgal's attorneys say he was held in 'deplorable' conditions with lack of food and inadequate medical care.
Belgal's attorneys demand release
Lawyers for Belgal say they will continue fighting for his release from detention.
The main idea
Oscar Belgal, 28, remains in federal custody after being shot by an ICE agent in New York City with a bullet still lodged in his neck.
