Mamdani threatens to probe ICE after NYC 'illegal migrant' shooting

Key Points:

• New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an investigation into an ICE agent’s shooting of Oscar Belgal, an undocumented migrant with a criminal record, and the NYPD’s response to the incident.
• Mamdani criticized ICE as a "rogue federal agency" acting like a terrorist group and reiterated his call for ICE to cease operations in New York City, citing concerns over public safety and the trauma caused to Belgal’s young son.
• Belgal, who was shot in the neck during a confrontation in the Bronx, has a history of violent crimes and gang affiliations, but Mamdani emphasized the inappropriateness of ICE’s use of force, especially with a child present.
• The mayor’s discussions with federal officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, have so far resulted in a standoff, with federal authorities defending ICE’s actions.
• The investigation will review ICE’s tactics, the NYPD’s handling of the situation and protests, and the use of a Target parking lot as an ICE staging area, with Mamdani vowing to use all available means to protect New Yorkers.