Marble Hill, Manhattan – On Thursday afternoon, just after 4 p.m., a man inside a vehicle was shot by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the upper Manhattan neighborhood of Marble Hill. The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed that its officers were not present at the scene when the shots were fired.
Incident details
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and described a chaotic scene as law‑enforcement personnel rushed to the area. One resident said, “I only heard about four shots, but I thought it was a car backfiring. Then I realized it was gunfire and ran to my window. I heard cops running, not walking, and more officers and ICE agents arriving shortly after. Everybody was running. I think it’s horrifying.”
According to police, the injured man was transported to a nearby hospital where he remains conscious and is receiving medical care. Some witnesses told Eyewitness News that a child was present in the back of the vehicle at the time of the shooting, though officials have not confirmed that detail.
ICE staging area
City officials have disclosed that ICE has been using a Target parking lot on 225th Street as a staging area for its operations in the neighborhood. The use of a commercial lot for federal immigration enforcement has raised concerns among local residents and advocacy groups.
Official reactions
New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement demanding a full and transparent accounting of the incident. “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,” Hochul wrote on social media.
Immigration activists also responded sharply. Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, called the incident “another reminder of the unchecked, rampant violence ICE has been spreading throughout our communities.”
Investigation underway
Law‑enforcement agencies are currently reviewing video footage and gathering witness statements to determine what led to the shooting. No arrests have been announced, and the identity of the individual who fired the shots has not been released.
The incident adds to ongoing debates over ICE’s presence in residential neighborhoods and the broader discussion of immigration enforcement policies at the federal level. Local officials and community leaders are urging both federal and city authorities to ensure public safety while respecting the rights of residents.
What residents can do
Residents who witnessed the shooting or have information are encouraged to contact the NYPD’s precinct or the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. Community groups are also organizing meetings to discuss safety concerns and to request greater transparency from federal agencies operating in the area.
Eyewitness News and ABC7NY will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.
