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A 28-year-old man was shot and wounded by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a federal immigration operation in New York City’s Marble Hill neighborhood. The incident, which occurred while a five-year-old child was inside the man’s vehicle, prompted protests and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement practices.
The shooting took place on October 8, during an operation targeting a man from the Dominican Republic. According to local authorities, an ICE agent fired multiple rounds at the vehicle, striking the driver in the neck.
The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where his injuries were initially reported as non-life-threatening. The child, who was seated in the back of the vehicle, was not physically injured.
Images from the scene showed several bullet holes in the windshield of a gray SUV, while witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots.
Five-Year-Old Child Was Inside the Vehicle
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that a five-year-old child was present when federal agents approached the vehicle.
According to the mayor’s initial statement, ICE agents surrounded the car before opening fire. The circumstances leading to the use of firearms remained disputed.
New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch later stated that an ICE agent had fired at least seven rounds, striking the driver near his left ear.
The presence of a young child during the operation raised questions among local officials and residents about the safety of federal enforcement actions in densely populated neighborhoods.
Mayor Mamdani Calls for an End to ICE Operations
Mayor Mamdani condemned the shooting and called on President Donald Trump to end ICE enforcement operations in New York City.
In a public statement, Mamdani described the incident as extremely serious and expressed concern about the imp
