DHS said in its statement that an ICE officer “discharged his weapon” and injured its target, whom ICE agents immediately rendered aid to. “The incident remains under investigation,” the department added.
Tisch added that when New York police arrived on scene, they saw men in various clothes, including “at least one carrying a long gun.” Police also saw the injured Belgal “handcuffed and seated on the ground,” and they “immediately” placed him into a police vehicle and gave aid, before transporting him to New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital in stable condition. The child, meanwhile, is safe and in the care of a family member, Tisch added.
What do we know about the victim?
Tisch said that Belgal had two prior arrests in New York City: “one for robbery in 2023 in which he pleaded guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny and received five years probation; and one for criminal sale of a controlled substance in 2025, which is still pending.”