# After ICE Shooting, Progressives Demand Police Commissioner Resign

> New York progressives demand police commissioner Jessica Tisch step down after ICE shooting in Bronx.
- Title: After ICE Shooting, Progressives Demand Police Commissioner…
- Summary: New York progressives demand police commissioner Jessica Tisch step down after ICE shooting in Bronx. New York progressives call for police commissioner…
- Keywords: oscar belgal, ice, new york police commissioner, jessica tisch, zohran mamdani, nypd, bronx, sanctuary city, democratic socialists of america, ice shooting, federal detention facility, march 2026
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/ice-shooting-nypd-bronx-tisch
- Author: Sophie Hurwitz
- Published: 2026-10-10T11:59:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oscar belgal, ice, new york police commissioner, jessica tisch, zohran mamdani, nypd, bronx, sanctuary city, democratic socialists of america, ice shooting, federal detention facility, march 2026
## ICE Shooting in Bronx
Protesters gathered in New York City after 28-year-old Oscar Belgal was shot in his car with his five-year-old child in the backseat.
## Arrests and Confusion
At least five protesters were arrested after NYPD cleared paths for ICE vehicles despite sanctuary city laws.
## Mayor Calls for ICE Abolition
Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for ICE abolition but NYPD coordinated with ICE agents at the hospital near the scene.
## Progressives Demand Resignation
Democratic Socialists of America called for police commissioner Jessica Tisch to step down if ICE does not leave New York City.
## Oscar Belgal's Condition
Oscar Belgal, shot at least seven times, still has a bullet lodged in his body after being transported to federal prison.
## ICE Officials Defend Shooting
ICE officials claim Belgal weaponized his vehicle and proceeded to accelerate toward officers.

> weaponized his vehicle and proceeded to accelerate toward other officers
## Homeland Security Response
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Oscar Belgal put his five-year-old son in danger by putting him in the car.

> Oscar Belgal put his five-year-old son in danger by putting him in the car
## Key takeaway

New York progressives call for police commissioner Jessica Tisch to resign following ICE shooting that killed Oscar Belgal's five-year-old child in a car.