A US immigration agent shot and wounded a man in New York City on Thursday, October 8. A five-year-old boy was inside the vehicle during the shooting but was not injured.
The ICE shooting in New York City happened around 4 p.m. in the Marble Hill neighborhood, near West 225th Street.
According to city officials, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fired several shots through the windshield of an SUV.
The wounded man was taken to a hospital. Police said his injuries were not life-threatening.
Five-Year-Old Child Unharmed During Shooting
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said federal agents surrounded the vehicle before opening fire.
A five-year-old boy, believed to be the man’s son, was sitting in the back seat.
Officials confirmed that the child was physically unharmed.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said ICE officers were carrying out a targeted arrest operation.
According to DHS, the man is a 28-year-old Dominican national with a criminal record.
Federal authorities also alleged that he had connections to the Trinitarios gang.
However, DHS has not publicly provided a detailed explanation of why the agent fired his weapon.
The agency said officers provided medical assistance after the shooting.
New York police confirmed that their officers were not involved in the federal operation.
The incident remains under investigation.
New York Officials Demand Answers From ICE
Mayor Mamdani strongly criticized the shooting and called for an end to ICE enforcement operations in New York City.
He said he had contacted President Donald Trump to discuss the incident.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul also called for a full and transparent investigation.
The shooting sparked protests and renewed debate over federal immigration enforcement in the city.
Local residents and elected officials questioned the use of firearms during an operation involving a child.
Federal investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The incident adds to growing scrutiny of ICE operations across the United States.
