A five-year-old child was inside a vehicle in the Bronx when federal immigration enforcement agents surrounded the car and opened fire, wounding the driver who now recovers in a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The shooting took place at approximately 4:00 p.m. local time on Thursday in Marble Hill, an area of Manhattan that shares a border with the Bronx. The injured man is currently receiving medical treatment for his wounds following the operation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Mayoral Condemnation and Demands for Stoppage
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the shooting on the social media platform X, confirming the presence of the young child in the vehicle during the confrontation. Mamdani described the operation as a reckless act and demanded an immediate halt to ICE actions within the municipality.
“Preliminary information indicates that agents surrounded him and a five-year-old child in the car and then fired multiple shots,” Mamdani wrote on X. He added that he refuses to stand by while ICE agents terrorize local communities.
Protesters Clash with Police and Block Hospital Entrance
The daytime shooting quickly drew demonstrators to the scene in Marble Hill. The initial gathering at the location escalated into direct clashes with local law enforcement officers.
Protesters subsequently marched from the site of the shooting to the hospital where the wounded man is undergoing treatment, blocking the facility’s main entrance to voice their opposition to the federal operation.
Federal authorities offered background on the target of the operation following the public backlash.
| Detail | Reported Fact |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | Thursday, approximately 16:00 local time |
| Location | Marble Hill (Manhattan/Bronx border) |
| Individuals Involved | Adult male driver, 5-year-old child, ICE agents |
| Current Status | Driver hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries |
| Official Background (DHS) | Prior conviction for grand larceny and arrest history |
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