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Darializa Avila Chevalier's stunning claim about gangbanger shot by ICE's violent criminal record
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Democratic Socialist candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier defended Oscar Belgal, an illegal immigrant and reputed gang member wounded by ICE agents in the Bronx, arguing his criminal history "doesn't even matter" and accusing the NYPD of villainizing him.
- Belgal, who has a violent criminal record including armed robbery and drug trafficking convictions, was shot in the neck by ICE after attempting to flee with his 5-year-old son in the car during a federal raid.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the ICE operation, with Mamdani threatening to investigate the agency and Tisch clarifying the NYPD was not involved or notified beforehand.
- The shooting sparked protests in the Bronx demanding ICE leave New York City, while Chevalier called for Belgal's release and for Tisch to resign, expressing strong opposition to ICE and advocating for its abolition.
- Analysts note the incident highlights tensions within New York's progressive leadership and the Democratic Socialists of America's abolitionist stance on law enforcement and immigration enforcement.
