A person was shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an attempted arrest in New York City’s Marble Hill neighborhood on Thursday afternoon, according to multiple law enforcement sources. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. local time near West 225th Street and Marble Hill Avenue, with the wounded individual transported to a nearby hospital in conscious condition.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed it was not involved in the shooting and stated that none of its officers were present at the scene. The NYPD also noted that the injured person was alive and receiving medical attention but did not provide further details about their identity or the extent of their injuries.
Federal authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE, are leading the investigation into the shooting. An FBI evidence response team was dispatched to assist with the probe, as reported by CBS News. The incident has drawn responses from state and local officials, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who called for full transparency from federal authorities regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
Federal law enforcement context
Preliminary reports indicate that ICE agents were attempting to take an individual into custody when a third party—not the target of the arrest—was shot. Video footage from the scene showed multiple law enforcement personnel and a gray vehicle with a bullet hole in the windshield in the middle of the road. Authorities have not yet disclosed what prompted the shooting, who fired the weapon, or whether the injured person was directly involved in the operation.
Official responses and ongoing investigations
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statement on social media, emphasizing the need for transparency from federal authorities. She wrote, “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.”
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin also expressed concern, stating, “I am deeply concerned by reports of a shooting involving ICE agents in Marble Hill this afternoon. Federal authorities must provide us with a fully transparent account of what took place without delay.” Menin added that the incident could heighten fears among immigrant communities in the city.
The NYPD reiterated that it was not involved in the shooting and had no officers on the scene at the time. A spokesperson directed further inquiries to federal authorities, who have not yet provided additional details about the operation or the individuals involved.
Background and broader implications
This incident follows a reported increase in shootings involving DHS officers during the second Trump administration, with at least 30 such incidents documented by CBS News. However, the specific circumstances of this case remain under investigation, and authorities have not confirmed whether it aligns with broader trends.
The shooting has also raised questions about ICE’s enforcement practices in New York City, where local officials have previously criticized federal immigration actions. While the injured person’s condition was described as non-life-threatening, the event has prompted calls for greater clarity on federal operations in the area.
Authorities continue to investigate the shooting, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.