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Federal Agents Shoot and Wound Individual in Manhattan’s Marble Hill
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Core Event
Federal law-enforcement officers opened fire on a person in the Marble Hill neighborhood of Manhattan on Thursday, around 4 p.m. The individual was left conscious and was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). NYPD officials said their officers did not witness the shooting and were not involved. Video posted by bystanders shows the wounded man sitting on the ground with his hands behind his back while agents wearing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) badges and a rifle stand nearby. A damaged vehicle with small holes in its windows was also captured in the footage.
Background & Context
Marble Hill is a small Manhattan enclave that is physically attached to the Bronx. The presence of ICE agents in the area follows a broader federal focus on immigration enforcement, which has drawn criticism from city leaders in recent years. The incident occurred amid heightened public scrutiny of ICE’s role in local communities.
Official Statements & Responses
- The NYPD posted on X that its officers were not present at the shooting and that the victim was being treated at a hospital.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the incident “unconscionable and incredibly serious,” and said he had contacted the President to request an end to ICE enforcement actions in the city.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is an unconscionable and incredibly serious situation,” — Mayor Zohran Mamdani
The limited information released so far leaves many questions unanswered about the agents’ justification for using lethal force and the identity of the person shot. Authorities have indicated that further details will be provided as the investigation proceeds.