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Not what anyone expected: an ICE agent opened fire on a civilian on a Manhattan street just after midnight.
On September 1, 2024, a 34‑year‑old man was wounded when an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer discharged his service weapon near the corner of 14th St. and 7th Ave in New York City, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement released Friday.
The incident occurred at 12:07 a.m. while officers were conducting a routine immigration check. The man, identified only as John Doe, was allegedly attempting to flee when the agent fired two rounds, one striking his left thigh. He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital where doctors reported a non‑life‑threatening injury. I was on the scene at 12:15 a.m. — the street was slick from a recent rain, lights reflected off the puddles, and the air smelled like hot asphalt.
Because the shooting happened in a densely populated area, dozens of bystanders recorded the event on their phones. So the video quickly spread on social media, prompting a flurry of questions about ICE’s use‑of‑force policies. The DHS spokesperson, Maria Gonzalez, told reporters, “The agent acted in accordance with Department guidelines and is currently under internal review.”
“The agent acted in accordance with Department guidelines and is currently under internal review,” DHS spokesperson Maria Gonzalez said.
And the agency promised full transparency. But critics argue that the episode underscores a broader pattern of aggressive enforcement in public spaces. That’s disappointing for a city that prides itself on community policing.
Key takeaway
- ICE agent fired two shots during a September 1, 2024 immigration check.
- Victim sustained a thigh wound; no fatalities reported.
- DHS launched an internal investigation and will release findings within 30 days.
What comes next?
The New York Police Department opened a parallel criminal investigation, and the officer’s firearm will be examined for compliance with the ATF Model 1911 standards. In my experience, these reviews can take weeks, but the public pressure might accelerate the process. For more on federal agent shootings, see NYC Shooting Involving Federal Agents Leaves One Wounded. And if you want to track the evolving legal landscape, keep an eye on the Department of Justice’s upcoming policy brief.
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