DSA 'demands' Mamdani fire NYPD boss Tisch as socialists turn on mayor over ICE shooting

Key Points:

• The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are demanding Mayor Zohran Mamdani fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and disband two elite police units following a controversial ICE shooting in the Bronx.
• The incident involved ICE agents shooting at Oscar Belgal, a suspected gang member, wounding him while his 5-year-old son was in the car, prompting outrage and accusations against both ICE and the NYPD.
• Commissioner Tisch stated the NYPD was not involved in the operation and highlighted Belgal’s criminal history, while DSA candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier called for Tisch’s resignation and criticized the NYPD for villainizing Belgal.
• Mayor Mamdani confirmed no plans to remove Tisch but pledged to review the entire 24-hour period surrounding the shooting and protests, and intends to disband the Strategic Response Group despite its non-involvement in the incident.
• Mamdani emphasized a thorough investigation into ICE’s actions, the police response, and potential city measures to protect residents from ICE operations.