ICE agent shoots man in New York City with five-year-old reportedly in car

According to The Guardian, police say man taken to hospital and mayor says child physically unharmed as he condemns ‘unconscionable’ act A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and injured a man in New York City on Thursday afternoon during an enforcement operation, federal officials said.

The man was conscious and hospitalized, authorities said, and the shooting quickly sparked angry protests from local residents and elected officials in the neighborhood.

This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include ICE, York City and US Immigration.

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Location

United States · Americas

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The Guardian

First reported

9 Oct 2026, 07:20 IST

Key names

ICE, York City, US Immigration, Customs Enforcement

Section

World

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