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ICE Agent Shoots Dominican Man During Manhattan Enforcement Operation
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Incident Overview
Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conducting a “targeted enforcement operation” in the Marble Hill neighborhood of Manhattan discharged a weapon, wounding a Dominican man who was being arrested. The shooting occurred in the late afternoon, and the victim was conscious and transported to a hospital for treatment. New York Police Department officers were not present at the scene and did not witness the discharge. Witnesses reported hearing three to four gunshots and seeing the man on the ground surrounded by officers wearing Department of Homeland Security vests. The department described the individual as an “unauthorized immigrant” with a prior grand-larceny conviction and a history of arrests; he had been arrested in December 2023 and released prior to the incident.
Official Statements & Responses
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that an ICE officer “discharged his weapon” during the operation but offered no further details. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the incident “unconscionable” and said he had contacted President Donald Trump, demanding an end to all ICE enforcement actions in the city. Governor Kathy Hochul said she had been briefed and expects federal authorities to provide a “full and transparent accounting” of the circumstances. Representative Adriano Espaillat arrived at the scene, urging that all video footage be preserved and remain unaltered. An FBI evidence response team was dispatched to support DHS, though the agency did not elaborate on its role.
Reactions and Calls for Action
Protesters at the scene chanted “ICE off our streets now!” and condemned the shooting as indicative of broader concerns about the federal immigration crackdown. The mayor’s statements framed the event as “terrorizing” and called for the abolition of ICE. Local officials and community members demanded transparency, preservation of evidence, and a halt to similar enforcement actions in New York City.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is an unconscionable and incredibly serious situation,” — Zohran Mamdani, mayor
- “I will not stand by while ICE agents terrorize our communities,” — Zohran Mamdani, mayor
- “I have called the President; when we speak I will demand that he ends all ICE enforcement actions in our city,” — Zohran Mamdani, mayor