Lawyers for man shot by ICE in New York City say agent did not identify himself
Summary
A man named Oscar Belgal was shot by an ICE officer in New York City while driving with his young son. Lawyers say the officer did not identify himself before breaking the car window and shooting Belgal, who was later taken to a hospital and remains detained.Key Facts
- Oscar Belgal was driving with his young son in New York City when ICE officers approached his car.
- Lawyers say the first officer did not identify himself before breaking the car window and firing several shots.
- Belgal was shot in the neck and started bleeding immediately.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims officers fired because Belgal hit government vehicles and moved toward officers.
- Security camera footage shows an officer breaking the car window and pursuing Belgal, but does not show the full shooting.
- Belgal was handcuffed and helped with his injury by officers before being taken to a hospital.
- Belgal did not know the men were ICE agents until he woke up in the hospital.
- He remains in custody without surgery for the bullet in his neck and has lost feeling on one side of his face and hearing in one ear.
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