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Judge Blocks Oscar Belgal Deportation After Officer Shooting

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 11:20 PM UTC · How we work

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Federal immigration officers shot Oscar Belgal, 28, in New York on Oct. 8, 2026.
His 5-year-old son rode in the back seat as officers shattered the window and fired.
A bullet remains lodged in his neck, leaving his left face numb and hearing impaired.
Judge Hector Gonzalez temporarily blocked Belgal’s deportation and ordered justification for his detention.
DHS said agents fired because they feared danger after Belgal hit two vehicles and fled.

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Federal immigration officers shot Oscar Belgal, 28, in New York on Oct. 8, 2026.
His 5-year-old son rode in the back seat as officers shattered the window and fired.
A bullet remains lodged in his neck, leaving his left face numb and hearing impaired.
Judge Hector Gonzalez temporarily blocked Belgal’s deportation and ordered justification for his detention.
DHS said agents fired because they feared danger after Belgal hit two vehicles and fled.