ICE won't pause enforcement in NY after Bronx shooting, DHS' Mullin says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she asked Homeland Security Secretary Mullin and President Donald Trump to immediately halt ICE operations in her state.
TL;DR
- ICE will not pause its operations in New York.
- A shooting occurred in the Bronx where an ICE agent shot a man in a car with a 5-year-old child.
- New York officials, including the Governor and Mayor, criticized ICE and requested a halt to operations.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended ICE's actions, stating their mission is to enforce laws.
- The man shot was identified as Oscar Belgal, 28, and was hit in the neck.
- The incident occurred as two plainclothes ICE officers approached his vehicle.