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Mayor says Trump talks on ICE shooting end in failure

Reported by Imran Qureshi (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - International ·

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UPDATE - follow-up to Immigration agents shoot a man during arrest in New York City: Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that his phone calls to President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mullin did not result in the man's release. He said the talks broke down and repeated his demand that ICE stop all enforcement raids in New York City.

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Governor Kathy Hochul posted that she had spoken to President Trump, expressed outrage on behalf of New Yorkers, and asked for any body‑camera footage to be made public. The governor has not received a comment from the White House. An FBI evidence response team remains at the scene to support DHS investigators.

Context

The shooting occurred on October 8 in the Bronx’s Marble Hill area when ICE agents fired at a Dominican man sitting in a car with his five‑year‑old child. The man survived and is hospitalized; the child was unharmed.

Background: This follows an earlier report, covered earlier on 09 Oct 2026: 'Immigration agents shoot a man during arrest in New York City'. Read the earlier report →

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What Happened

An ICE officer fired several rounds at a Dominican man parked in Marble Hill, Bronx, on Oct 8, wounding him while a five‑year‑old child sat nearby. The man survived; the child was unharmed.

Why It Matters

The incident highlights the clash between federal immigration enforcement and local opposition in a city that bans police cooperation with ICE. The mayor’s failed appeal to President Trump and the governor’s call for transparency show growing political pressure on the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

What Happens Next

Authorities will review body‑camera footage and other evidence to determine why the officer fired. City officials may seek court orders to limit ICE operations, while federal officials decide whether to adjust enforcement tactics in New York.

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