A man was shot by an ICE agent in New York City’s Marble Hill while attempting an arrest related to alleged illegal residency and gang associations. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. when agents approached a car containing a 5-year-old boy. The man, Oscar Bergal, was shot in the neck but is reportedly in stable condition. The child was unharmed and is with a family member.
Following the shooting, tensions escalated, leading to protests and five arrests nearby. Calls for an independent investigation into the incident have been made, and federal agencies, including the FBI, are involved in the investigation. The NYC police state they were not involved in the shooting and responded after shots were reported.
Local representatives and officials, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are advocating for body camera footage to be released and for a commitment to community safety.
