ICE shooting in NYC: The moment after
On Thursday in Manhattan, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fired shots at a driver in a car, while his 5‑year‑old son sat in the back seat.
The New York Police Department released body‑camera footage that shows the officers arriving on scene, taking control of the situation and helping the wounded man.
The clip ends with the police securing the vehicle and moving on, but the incident has sparked debate over ICE’s use of force and how police protect children.
BBC journalist Nada Tawfik breaks down what the footage proves, from the moment the gunshots rang to the officers’ response, and explains the bigger picture of police accountability in the U.S.
The video, now circulating widely, has prompted calls for clearer rules around ICE training and body‑camera use, as well as a look at how law‑enforcement agencies interact with families in the line of duty.
