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Federal Immigration Agents Shoot Man During New York Arrest

Federal Immigration Agents Shoot Man During New York Arrest
Immigration Agents Shoot a Man During Arrest in New York City · deccanchronicle.com

Federal immigration officers shot a man while arresting him in New York City on Thursday.

The man was hurt but survived and was taken to a hospital.

The Department of Homeland Security said the arrest was part of a targeted operation, but it did not explain exactly what led to the shooting.

The agency said the man had a past grand larceny conviction and other arrests.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for ICE raids in the city to stop.

Some people at the scene protested and chanted for ICE to leave.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said authorities should explain what happened.

City police said their officers did not see the shooting and were not involved.

Key facts

Location
Marble Hill, New York City
Day
Thursday
Injured person
A Dominican man; his name was not reported
Condition
Survived and was being treated at a hospital
Federal agency description
The Department of Homeland Security called it a targeted enforcement operation
Police account
The New York Police Department said its officers did not witness the shooting and were not involved
Federal investigation support
An FBI evidence response team was responding to support the Department of Homeland Security

Quotes

Zohran Mamdani

New York City mayor

“We expect federal authorities to provide a full and transparent accounting of the circumstances surrounding this incident. New Yorkers deserve to know exactly what happened and why.”
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“I will not stand by while ICE agents terrorise our communities.”
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Demonstrators at the scene

Protesters demonstrating after the shooting

“ICE off our streets now!”
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