ICE Agents Shoot Man in New York, Mayor Mamdani Challenges Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Federal immigration agents shot and wounded a Dominican man during an arrest in New York City on Thursday, October 8, 2026, triggering protests and calls to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.

The man survived and was being treated at a hospital, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the New York Police Department (NYPD).

DHS described the incident as a “targeted enforcement operation” but did not explain what led an ICE officer to fire a weapon.

The shooting took place in Marble Hill, a small neighbourhood in Manhattan attached to the Bronx. Protesters gathered at the scene, chanting, “ICE off our streets now!”

DHS Cites Man’s Criminal Record

DHS described the man as a “criminal illegal alien” with a previous grand larceny conviction and a history of other arrests.

The agency said he was arrested in December 2023 but later released. It blamed what it called “reckless” policies in Democrat-led cities, including New York.

DHS reportedly confirmed that an ICE officer discharged a weapon during the incident. However, it did not provide details about what happened before the shooting.

The NYPD said the man was conscious and receiving hospital treatment. It clarified that its officers had not witnessed the shooting and were not involved.

Mamdani Demands End to ICE Raids

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for an end to all ICE raids in the city following the shooting.

“This is an unconscionable and incredibly serious situation,” Mamdani reportedly said in a statement.

The Democratic mayor said he had called US President Donald Trump and planned to demand that he stop all ICE enforcement operations in New York City.

“I will not stand by while ICE agents terrorise our communities,” Mamdani reportedly said.

Protesters also condemned the operation, raising concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

• Mayor’s demand: Zohran Mamdani called for all ICE enforcement operations in New York City to stop.
• Federal investigation: The FBI sent an evidence response team to support the Department of Homeland Security.

Witnesses Report Gunshots as Governor Demands Answers

Pedro Almaraz, an employee at a nearby restaurant, said he heard three or four gunshots before seeing a man lying on the ground surrounded by officers wearing face masks and Department of Homeland Security vests. Videos shared on social media showed the man sitting with his hands behind his back, while another clip showed New York City police officers carrying an apparently injured man into a police vehicle. A damaged car with small holes in two of its windows was also seen blocking the road as per reports.

An FBI spokesperson said an evidence response team was at the scene to support the Department of Homeland Security but provided no further details. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who had been briefed on the shooting, demanded a transparent account from federal authorities. “New Yorkers deserve to know exactly what happened and why,” she said in a social media post. Federal authorities had not publicly explained what led the ICE officer to fire the weapon.