New Bodycam Footage Shows Aftermath of ICE Shooting in Manhattan as Protests Demand Accountability
Newly released bodycam footage has intensified scrutiny over the shooting of a 28-year-old Dominican man by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in New York City. The video, shared by the New York Police Department (NYPD), shows the man, identified as Oscar Belgal, being arrested moments after he was struck by a bullet in the Marble Hill neighborhood of the Bronx on Thursday. In the footage, Belgal is seen slumped on the ground, appearing dazed and confused as officers respond. The incident, which occurred at approximately 4 p.m., has sparked protests and calls for accountability from community members and activists.
At a Friday press conference, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and ICE spokesperson Marcos Charles defended the officer’s actions, stating that Belgal had refused lawful orders and that agents had attempted to detain him in September without success. According to officials, when the encounter escalated this time, Belgal allegedly rammed his car into two government vehicles before accelerating toward officers, prompting the shooting. The agency has spent tens of millions this year on purchasing and equipping its officers with body-worn cameras, following a pair of deadly shootings in Biddeford, Maine, and Houston over the summer. The new footage is part of that expanded documentation effort.
The release of the video comes amid growing demands for transparency and accountability. Protesters have taken to the streets, arguing that the shooting raises serious questions about the use of force by federal immigration agents. The NYPD’s bodycam footage captures the immediate aftermath, but it does not show the moments leading up to the shooting, leaving key details disputed. The article was reported by Ali Bauman, a New York Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, and Jesse Zanger, managing editor of CBS New York.
As investigations continue, the case highlights the broader national debate over immigration enforcement and police conduct. The bodycam video, while providing a glimpse into the chaotic scene, has only fueled further calls for a thorough and independent review. Community leaders are urging calm while demanding that all evidence be made public. The incident remains under investigation, and no further details have been released about Belgal’s condition or potential charges.
Shimanta Das 
